Bio practice

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship between two organisms where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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What do you call all the species of different organisms in an area?

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Community

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What is interspecific competition?

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Interspecific competition is when different species compete for the same resources, such as food or habitat.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is made up of all the different species living in a particular area.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecosystem development that occurs in an area where no soil exists, starting from bare rock.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species in a given area, while a community includes all different species in that area.

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What is an example of a mutualistic relationship?

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

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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.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity increases resilience and stability in ecosystems, allowing them to better withstand changes.