Symbiosis (Interactions Between Organisms)

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The interaction of organisms in an ecosystem is called ___________.

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symbiosis

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When one organism is helped and has no effect on the other, the relationship is called __________.

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commensalism

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Hawks and owls eat the same thing. That relationship is called ___________.

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competition

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Some plants can be parasites. (TRUE/FALSE)

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TRUE

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A scientist who studies ecosystems is called a(n) _____.

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ecologist

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What is mutualism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.

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Define parasitism.

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A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What is the role of a predator in an ecosystem?

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A predator hunts and eats other organisms, helping to control population sizes.

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What is an example of commensalism?

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Barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacle benefits while the whale is unaffected.

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What is competition in ecology?

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When two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food or habitat.