Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to one or both parties.

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What are the three main types of symbiotic relationships?

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The three main types of symbiotic relationships are mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

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Define mutualism.

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is the relationship between hummingbirds and flowers, where hummingbirds get nectar and flowers get pollinated.

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Define commensalism.

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

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Give an example of commensalism.

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An example of commensalism is barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacles benefit by getting a ride to feeding areas, while the whale is unaffected.

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Define parasitism.

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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Give an example of parasitism.

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An example of parasitism is a tick feeding on a dog; the tick benefits by getting food, while the dog is harmed.

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What is competition in ecological terms?

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Competition is an interaction between organisms where they vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.

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Which relationship is NOT a type of symbiosis?

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Competition is NOT a type of symbiosis; it involves organisms competing rather than interacting closely.