Biodiversity Flashcard

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one species benefits at the expense of another, which is harmed but not usually killed.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the sum of all living things on Earth, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living organisms, while abiotic factors are non-living elements in an ecosystem.

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What are keystone species?

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Keystone species are organisms that play a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecosystem.

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Which organism receives the least energy from the sun?

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The large shark receives the least energy from the sun compared to other organisms like phytoplankton and zooplankton.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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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 are invasive species?

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Invasive species are non-native organisms that spread widely in a new habitat and can cause harm to the ecosystem.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more species compete for the same resources in an ecosystem.