Ecology Vocabulary Practice Flashcard

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What is Commensalism?

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A relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is a Resource in ecology?

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Any necessity of life that organisms need to survive, such as food, water, and shelter.

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What is Mutualism?

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A type of relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is the main benefit in a mutualistic relationship?

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Both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What does Tolerance mean in ecology?

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The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce under conditions that differ from their optimal conditions.

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What is Parasitism?

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A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another organism.

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What is Predation?

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A relationship where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey).

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What is a Habitat?

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The natural environment in which an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and mates.

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What is Competition in ecology?

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The struggle between organisms for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What is a Niche?

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The role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.