Symbiosis/ Environmental changes

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close relationship between two different species in an ecosystem, where they interact in various ways, such as mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism.

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What is the difference between short-term and long-term environmental impacts?

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Short-term impacts are immediate effects that occur quickly after an event, while long-term impacts are effects that develop over time and can last for years or decades.

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What is an example of a short-term environmental impact?

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Localized flooding due to heavy rainfall is an example of a short-term environmental impact.

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What is an example of a long-term environmental impact?

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Mining can lead to long-term impacts such as erosion, loss of biodiversity, and contamination of soil and water.

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What happens to an ecosystem if a key species becomes extinct?

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If a key species, like the manatee, becomes extinct, certain producer organisms may become more abundant, disrupting the balance of the ecosystem.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the specific surroundings where an organism lives and functions, which can also be referred to as a niche or territory.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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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.

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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.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.