Symbiosis (Interactions Between Organisms)

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The interaction of organisms in an ecosystem is called ___________.

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symbiosis

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The direction of the arrows in a food web show _______.

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energy flow

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An example of a parasite is _________.

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a tick

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A scientist who studies ecosystems is called a(n) _____.

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ecologist

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Parasitic broodsac worms require two hosts to survive. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

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What is symbiosis?

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A close interaction between two different species that can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral.

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Name the three main types of symbiotic relationships.

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Mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

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What is mutualism?

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A type of symbiosis where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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Give an example of commensalism.

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Barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacles benefit while the whale is not affected.

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What is parasitism?

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A type of symbiosis where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.