Community Ecology (2024)

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition is an ecological relationship in which two organisms must gain a portion of a shared limited resource.

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What is an example of symbiosis?

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An example of symbiosis is a bee pollinating a flower.

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What type of ecological succession occurs after a major disturbance like flooding?

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Secondary succession occurs after a major disturbance like flooding.

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What type of ecological succession occurs when new land is formed, such as from a volcanic eruption?

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Primary succession occurs when new land is formed, such as from a volcanic eruption.

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Define predation in ecology.

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Predation is an ecological relationship where one organism feeds on another.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs on newly formed land, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has cleared out a community but soil remains.

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Give an example of a competition scenario in ecology.

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An example of competition is two species of birds competing for the same nesting site.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.