Ecology Test Review

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, rocks, and water.

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Define omnivore.

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.

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Define herbivore.

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A herbivore is an organism that only eats plants.

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Define carnivore.

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A carnivore is an organism that only eats meat.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship between two organisms where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is commensalism?

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

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What is a limiting factor?

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A limiting factor is a resource or condition that limits the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or population.

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Give an example of a limiting factor for a squirrel.

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Acorns can be a limiting factor for squirrels as they rely on them for food.