Species interactions

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What is Herbivory?

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Herbivory is a type of species interaction where an animal (herbivore) feeds on plants. Example: A deer eating leaves.

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Define Competition in ecology.

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Competition occurs when multiple organisms seek the same limited resource, such as food, water, or space.

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What is Mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit. Example: Crocodiles and birds, where birds clean crocodile teeth and get food.

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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 (the host). Example: Bed bugs feeding on human blood.

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Define Commensalism.

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Commensalism is a relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. Example: Shepherd fish living among jellyfish tentacles.

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What is Predation?

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

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Explain the term 'Symbiosis'.

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species, which can be mutualistic, commensal, or parasitic.

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What is the difference between Mutualism and Commensalism?

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In Mutualism, both species benefit, while in Commensalism, one species benefits and the other is unaffected.

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What is an example of Competition in nature?

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An example of competition is two species of birds competing for the same nesting sites in a tree.

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Define the term 'Niche'.

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