Symbiosis, Competition, Predation

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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 parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host), often harming it.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiosis where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two organisms try to acquire the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.

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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 mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar for food.

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Give an example of parasitism.

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An example of parasitism is a tapeworm living in the intestines of a mammal and absorbing nutrients.

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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 while the whale is unaffected.

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What is the difference between mutualism and commensalism?

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In mutualism, both organisms benefit; in commensalism, one benefits and the other is unaffected.

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What is predation?

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Predation is an interaction where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey).

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