Ecological Relationships and Adaptations

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What is ecological relationship?

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An ecological relationship refers to the interactions between different organisms and their environment, including how they affect each other's survival and reproduction.

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What is adaptation in ecology?

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Adaptation is a characteristic or trait that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the term for a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another?

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Parasitism.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of ecological relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or light.

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How does camouflage help animals survive?

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Camouflage allows animals to blend into their environment, making it harder for predators to spot them.

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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 producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.