Ecological Relationships & Limiting Factors Flashcard

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What is a symbiotic relationship?

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A close interaction between two different species, where at least one species benefits.

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What are the three main types of symbiotic relationships?

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Mutualism, Commensalism, and Parasitism.

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What is mutualism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is commensalism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is parasitism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is predation?

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An interaction where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey).

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How do abiotic factors affect ecosystems?

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Abiotic factors like temperature, sunlight, and water influence the living conditions and survival of organisms.

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support based on available resources.

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How do limiting factors affect population size?

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Limiting factors such as food, water, and habitat space can restrict the growth of a population.

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What is an example of a mutualistic relationship?

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Bees and flowers; bees get nectar while helping flowers with pollination.