Interdependence and Ecosystems Flashcard

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which a particular species of organism lives, including all living and non-living factors.

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What type of symbiosis is exhibited by a tapeworm and its host?

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Parasitism, where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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What type of symbiosis occurs between clownfish and sea anemones?

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Mutualism, where both species benefit from the relationship.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in one area and interact with each other.

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Define interdependence in ecosystems.

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Interdependence refers to the way in which different species and organisms rely on each other for survival and resources.

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What is the difference between mutualism and commensalism?

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Mutualism benefits both species involved, while commensalism benefits one species without affecting the other.

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Give an example of a predator-prey relationship.

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A lion hunting a zebra is an example of a predator-prey relationship.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.