Ecological Relationships

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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 different species, genetic diversity, and the variety of ecosystems.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction, such as clownfish and sea anemones.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed, such as pearlfish living in sea cucumbers.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, causing harm to the host.

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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, such as food, space, or light.

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What is a predator-prey relationship?

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A predator-prey relationship is an interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey).

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How do keystone species affect ecosystems?

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Keystone species are crucial for maintaining the structure of an ecosystem; their removal can lead to significant changes in the ecosystem.

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What is ecological succession?

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, often following a disturbance.

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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, including both biotic and abiotic factors.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.