Interactions in the Ecosystem

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What is the term for a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit?

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Mutualism

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What is the term for an interaction where one species benefits at the expense of another?

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Parasitism

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What is the ecological term for organisms competing for the same resources?

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Competition

Front

What is the impact of invasive species on native species?

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Invasive species outcompete native species for resources.

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What is an example of mutualism in nature?

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The relationship between the water thick knees bird and the crocodile.

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What is the term for a relationship where one organism lives on or in another organism and harms it?

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Parasitism

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What is the difference between mutualism and commensalism?

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In mutualism, both species benefit; in commensalism, one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is an example of competition in an ecosystem?

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Two species of birds competing for the same food source.

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How do invasive species affect biodiversity?

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They can reduce biodiversity by outcompeting native species.

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What is the role of a keystone species in an ecosystem?

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A keystone species has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.