Unit 7 Test Review

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What is parasitism?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of parasitism.

Back

A tick on a dog.

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What is mutualism?

Back

A relationship where two organisms interact and both benefit from the interaction.

Front

Give an example of mutualism.

Back

A hummingbird getting nectar from a flower.

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What is competition in ecology?

Back

A relationship where two organisms vie for the same resource, which can limit their growth or survival.

Front

Give an example of competition.

Back

A squirrel and chipmunk needing the same tree.

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What is commensalism?

Back

A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

Front

Give an example of commensalism.

Back

A vine growing around a large oak tree.

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What is predation?

Back

A relationship where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey).

Front

Give an example of predation.

Back

A lion hunting a zebra.