Species Interactions

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What are the three types of symbiosis?

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Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism

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Define mutualism in the context of species interactions.

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A relationship between two species in which both species benefit.

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What is a predator in ecological terms?

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An organism that kills and eats all or part of another organism.

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What is the difference between mutualism and commensalism?

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In mutualism, both species benefit; in commensalism, one species benefits while the other is unharmed.

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What is parasitism?

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A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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Give an example of mutualism in nature.

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Bees pollinating flowers.

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What is commensalism?

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A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is unharmed.

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How does competition affect species interactions?

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Competition occurs when two species vie for the same resources, which can limit their growth and survival.

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What is the role of a keystone species in an ecosystem?

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A keystone species has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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Define the term 'niche' in ecology.

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.