Interactions Within Ecosystems

Front

What is the term for the relationship where organisms with the same habitat compete for the same resources?

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Competitive relationships

Front

Symbiotic relationships occur when two organisms live in what type of contact?

Back

Direct contact

Front

What type of relationship is exemplified by cattle egrets foraging among cattle, benefiting from insects stirred up by the cattle?

Back

Commensalism

Front

What is the term for the relationship where both species benefit, such as red-billed oxpeckers feeding on parasites infesting impala?

Back

Mutualism

Front

What type of relationship exists between a tick and a dog?

Back

Parasitism

Front

Define competitive relationships in ecosystems.

Back

Competitive relationships occur when organisms vie for the same resources in a shared habitat.

Front

What are the three main types of symbiotic relationships?

Back

Mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

Front

In mutualism, how do both organisms benefit?

Back

Both organisms provide resources or services that benefit each other.

Front

What is an example of commensalism in nature?

Back

Cattle egrets feeding on insects stirred up by cattle.

Front

How does parasitism differ from mutualism?

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In parasitism, one organism benefits at the expense of the other, while in mutualism, both benefit.