Competition Cooperation and Animal Interactions

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What is competition in animal interactions?

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Competition occurs when two or more species compete for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates, leading to a struggle for survival.

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What is cooperation in animal interactions?

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Cooperation is an interaction where organisms work together for mutual benefit, enhancing the survival and success of the group.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, often harming the host.

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What is commensalism?

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

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What are the characteristics of all living things?

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All living things get and use food, move, grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment.

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Give an example of competition in plants.

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Corn plants and milkweed plants competing for space and nutrients in the same area.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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How does deforestation affect animal interactions?

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Deforestation reduces habitat space, leading to increased competition among species for limited resources.

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What is an example of cooperation in animals?

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Ants and aphids; ants protect aphids from predators in exchange for honeydew.

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What is the difference between competition and cooperation?

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Competition involves a struggle for resources, while cooperation involves working together for mutual benefit.