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 organisms.

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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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In mutualism, both organisms are ________________.

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benefiting

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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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Give an example of parasitism.

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An example of parasitism is a tick feeding on a dog.

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What is 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.

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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, such as food, water, or space.

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Give an example of competition.

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An example of competition is two male giraffes fighting over the same food source.

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What is the difference between mutualism and parasitism?

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In mutualism, both organisms benefit, while in parasitism, one organism benefits at the expense of the other.