Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close relationship between two different organisms, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to one or both parties.

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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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Give an example of mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is the relationship between bees and flowers, where bees pollinate flowers while obtaining nectar.

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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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Give an example of commensalism.

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An example of commensalism is barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacles benefit by getting a ride to food, while the whale is unaffected.

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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; the tick benefits by getting food, while the dog suffers.

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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, space, or light.

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What is the role of a pollinator?

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A pollinator is an organism that helps plants reproduce by transferring pollen from one flower to another.

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What is an example of a mutualistic relationship in the ocean?

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An example is the clownfish and sea anemone; the clownfish gets protection while the anemone gets food.