Interactions of Living Things

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is all populations that live in the same area and interact.

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Why do trees in a forest not grow very close to one another?

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Trees compete for resources directly around them.

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of the interactions of organisms with one another and their environment.

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What is commensalism?

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

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Give an example of commensalism.

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A bird finds an existing hole in a tree and builds a nest in it.

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What is the role of competition in ecosystems?

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Competition occurs when organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, water, and space.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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Bees pollinating flowers is an example of mutualism.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives.

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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.