symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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A relationship in which two species live closely together.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is commensalism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is parasitism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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Bees pollinating flowers; both the bees and the flowers benefit.

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Give an example of commensalism.

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Cattle egrets feeding on insects stirred up by cattle; the egrets benefit while the cattle are unaffected.

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Give an example of parasitism.

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Hookworms feeding on human blood; the hookworms benefit while harming the human.

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What is the role of a predator in an ecosystem?

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A predator hunts and eats other animals, which helps control the population of prey species.

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What is the role of prey in an ecosystem?

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Prey are animals that are eaten by predators, contributing to the food chain.

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How does symbiosis differ from competition?

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Symbiosis involves close relationships between species, while competition involves species competing for the same resources.