Community Ecology

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What is Symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a type of interaction where two organisms live closely together for survival.

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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 happens to a bird population if a disease destroys its food source?

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The bird population would decrease.

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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 neither helped nor harmed.

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What is 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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What is Competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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What is the role of predators in an ecosystem?

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Predators help control the population of prey species, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

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What is the relationship between rabbits and their predators?

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If the rabbit population increases, the populations of their predators, like foxes and hawks, are likely to increase as well.

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What is an example of Mutualism?

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An example of mutualism is the relationship between red-billed oxpeckers and impalas, where both benefit.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, stability, and productivity.

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