Ecology Review

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What is mutualism in ecology?

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A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is predation?

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An interaction where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey).

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What is parasitism?

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A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, which is harmed.

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What adaptations do snowshoe hares have for summer survival?

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They have a grey-brown fur coat that helps them blend into their environment.

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What is biomagnification?

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The process by which the concentration of toxins increases in organisms at each successive trophic level.

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Where is the lowest concentration of DDT typically found?

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In marsh water.

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Which organisms are most adversely affected by biomagnification?

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Organisms at the highest trophic level.

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What is the role of copepods in an ecosystem?

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Copepods can act as parasites in some relationships.

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How do adaptations help organisms survive in their environments?

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Adaptations enhance an organism's ability to find food, avoid predators, and reproduce.

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What is the significance of the lynx in relation to snowshoe hares?

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The lynx is a primary predator of the snowshoe hare, influencing its population dynamics.