Ecological Relationships & Graphs

What is the general term used to describe the interaction between two different organisms that are living in close physical association?

• photosynthesis

• symbiosis

• habitat

• prey

• omnivore

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12A

An ecological symbiotic relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is harmed…

• parasitism

• herbivore

• mutualism

• carnivore

• commensalism

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12A

What ecological relationship is depicted between Pumba (warthog) and the bugs?

• Competition, because pumba is in competition with the bugs for food sources

• Mutualistic, because Pumba and the bugs benefit each other

• Predator-Prey, because Pumba is a predator that consumes bug as prey

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The flock of white seagulls that are fighting over a single food source (Nemo & Dory) depicts which ecological relatioship?

• Intraspecies Competition

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

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Marlin and his son, Nemo, are clownfish that live in a sea anemone. Clownfish benefit by receiving protection and shelter from the sea anemone. The clownfish, in return, scares away predators of the sea anemone and provides nutrients for the sea anemone through its excrement (waste). The symbiotic relationship between Nemo and the sea anemone is known as -

• parasitism

• commensalism

• predator-prey

• competition

• mutualism

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12A

In a predator-prey relationship, when the population of the predator increases, the population of the prey will ____________.

• Increase

• Remain Stable

• Decrease

• Change unpredictably

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12A

What type of symbiosis?  Skunks often live in burrows that have been dug and abandoned by woodchucks.  

• commensalism
• mutualism
• parasitism
• predation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

A honeybee and flower relationship in which the flower provides nectar for the honey and the honey can help pollinate other flowers is an example of ________________.

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Competition

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

______________ occurs when more than one individual or population tries to use the same limited resource.

• Niche
• Predator-prey
• Availability
• Competition

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Wasps often lay their eggs just inside the eggs of butterflies. The wasp larva (baby wasps) are able to get lots of nutrients and protection from the butterfly/caterpillar egg while its developing. After the caterpillar is born, the wasps continue lurking in the flesh of the caterpillar, soaking up more nutrients and drinking its blood. The wasp larva must keep its host alive, so it avoids damaging the vital organs.

What type of symbiosis is being described?

• predator/prey

• competition

• commensalism

• parasitism