Symbiosis (Interactions Between Organisms)

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When one organism is helped and has no effect on the other, the relationship is called __________.

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commensalism

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The interaction of organisms in an ecosystem is called ___________.

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symbiosis

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Hawks and owls eat the same thing. That relationship is called ___________.

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competition

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An example of a parasite is _________.

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a tick

Front

Some plants can be parasites. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is the interaction between different organisms living in close physical proximity, often to the advantage of one or both.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition is the interaction between organisms or species in which both the organisms are harmed as they compete for the same resources.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another organism.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.