Ecology-2024

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What type of relationship exists between a tapeworm and its host?

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

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of the same organisms living together in the same place at the same time.

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What type of relationship do cattle egrets have with cattle?

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

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What is the predator-prey relationship?

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

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What are organisms?

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Living entities that can function independently, such as plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

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Define mutualism in ecology.

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Mutualism is a relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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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 the difference between a community and a population?

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A community consists of different populations of various species living together, while a population consists of individuals of the same species.

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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 in an ecosystem.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions and distinct plant and animal communities.