Biomes & Relationships

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What is Commensalism?

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A relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What biome is characterized by permafrost, low rainfall, and very cold temperatures?

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Tundra.

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What is Mutualism?

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A relationship between two organisms where both benefit from the interaction.

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Why do non-native plants threaten native plants in a new habitat?

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Non-native plants compete with native plants for resources.

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What is Permafrost?

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A layer of permanently frozen subsoil found in tundra biomes.

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What is the main characteristic of the Tundra biome?

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Only the surface thaws in summer and refreezes in winter.

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What is the role of Red-billed oxpeckers in their ecosystem?

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They feed on parasites that infest impala, demonstrating mutualism.

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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 are lichens and mosses commonly found in?

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They are commonly found in the tundra biome.

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What is the impact of competition on native plants?

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Competition from non-native plants can lead to the decline of native plant populations.