Symbiotic Relationships & Ecological Organization MAAP review

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit (+,+).

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A group of different species living together in a specific area.

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What is a density-independent limiting factor?

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A factor that affects population size regardless of its density, such as natural disasters.

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Define abiotic factor.

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A nonliving component of an ecosystem, such as water, temperature, and sunlight.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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Water temperature.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community includes multiple species.

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What does the term ecosystem refer to?

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What is an example of mutualism?

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Bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that produce energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.