| Type of interaction | Direction of interaction | Inferred assembly mechanism |
| Intra-guild | Positive | Species congregating in suitable habitat |
| Inter-guild (involving non-predatory species) | Positive | Species seeking refuge from competition |
| Predator-prey | Positive | Increased prey abundance |
| Intra-guild | Negative | Competitive exclusion |
| Inter-guild (involving non-predatory species) | Negative | Differential tolerance to abiotic conditions |
| Predator-prey | Negative | Predation or predator avoidance |