How do aperture and iphoto interact

I am purchasing a new imac this week and am trying to get an idea on what software I want.  I've been using adobe photoshop elements for the past few years when I needed to fix any photos and iphoto to sort and 'hold' my collection.  I've been reading about aperture 3 and cannot find clear information on how it does or doesn't interact with iphoto. 
From what I've been able to discern, aperture is more of a photo management system and PSE is more of a photo adjustment program.. correct?
So if I buy aperture3, when I download photos, does Aperture receive them or do they still come in through iphoto?  And if it is the latter, do iphoto and aperture work together? 
I've looked at some earlier posts but I have not found a clear answer.  I do not want to duplicate software but I also was not that clear before on how iphoto and PSE might work together.  It seemed like I had iphoto import the pictures and when I needed to, I opened pse and used it to fix or play with a photo. 
I also have my camera software, but the sort of adds to my confusion.  But maybe computers that don't have a program like iphoto need the camera software.
I'd appreciate hearing what works and what experienced aperture and/or PSE might tell me.

Hello Calxoddity, Roger and Kirby,
All three of your answers were very helpful and I appreciate your time.  I tried to send this reply message a few minutes ago and when I went to hit send, it said I was not logged in... I HAD been logged in so maybe it timed out.  Anyway, this post comes through twice I am sorry.
I was feeling pretty befuddled with what to do, adding this topic to the decision on which computer to buy, etc.  So your time and wisdom helped me to get my needs into perspective.  I think I will start with the newer iphoto that comes on my imac and get PSE9 since my version of PSE is very old.. LOL  and then, spend some time learning about aperture 3, since as Roger mentioned, I can import/move the files over to aperture at a future time.  Since aperture 3 is the most expensive, it seems a wise move. 
Oh, did read Kirby's article/post, thank you, very well written to help a newbie get a handle, and will watch the online tutorial for aperture 3 as well.  And maybe it will tell me there, but right now, with iphoto I can easily email a photo and I think it will easily be shared with an ipad2.  If I get aperture 3 and use it instead of iphoto, does it have an easy interface for sharing via email and/or the ipad?
Thanks again, you are great!
michelle

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