Community Interactions

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What is predation?

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Predation is a biological interaction where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey). Example: A lion eating a zebra.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction. Example: An aphid providing food to an ant in exchange for protection.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem that affects living organisms. Example: Sunlight.

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What is a niche?

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

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What are abiotic limiting factors?

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Abiotic limiting factors are non-living resources that can limit the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism. Example: Water, sunlight, shelter, and space.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. Example: Barnacles on a whale.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host). Example: Ticks feeding on a dog.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem (like plants and animals), while abiotic factors are non-living components (like sunlight and water).

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.