Ecology Review

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one organism resembles another organism or object to gain an advantage, such as avoiding predators.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a collection of different populations of organisms that live in the same area and interact with one another.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow between organisms.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a survival strategy where an organism blends in with its environment to avoid detection by predators.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is a consumer that hunts and eats other organisms for food.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic factors.

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in a specific area and can interbreed.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants, while carnivores are animals that eat other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is a consumer that eats both plants and animals.

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What is migration?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often for breeding or food.