Interactions of Living Things

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What is mutualism in ecology?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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How do hermit crabs and anemones interact in their mutualistic relationship?

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Anemones can sting predators and ride on the hermit crab's shell, providing protection to the hermit crab.

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of the interactions of organisms with one another and their environment.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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Can you give an example of a herbivore?

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A horse is an example of a herbivore.

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What is the relationship between cleaner wrasse and larger fish?

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The relationship is mutualism, where the cleaner wrasse removes parasites and dead tissues from the larger fish.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food.

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How do hawks and coyotes interact in their ecosystem?

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Coyotes and hawks compete for the same food resources.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms.

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What are the three main types of consumers?

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The three main types of consumers are herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.