Competition CFA #3 LT5

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition is the interaction between organisms or species in which both are harmed as they vie for limited resources such as food, water, or space.

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Can competition occur between different species?

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Yes, competition can occur between different species as they may compete for the same resources.

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What is an example of competition in animals?

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Coyotes and foxes competing for rabbits and mice in Maryland.

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What happens to the population of one species if the other species increases?

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If one species increases, it may lead to a decrease in the population of the competing species due to resource limitation.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What is an example of competition between the same species?

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Two male deer fighting for territory during mating season.

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How does an increase in prey population affect the predator population?

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An increase in prey population can lead to an increase in predator population due to more available food.

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What is the competitive exclusion principle?

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The competitive exclusion principle states that two species competing for the same resources cannot coexist at constant population values.