Population Dynamics

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What is a host in the context of population dynamics?

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A host is an organism that harbors a parasite, providing it with nourishment and shelter.

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What is a parasite?

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A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host and gets its food at the expense of the host.

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Define mutualism.

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What happens when a population exceeds its carrying capacity?

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When a population exceeds its carrying capacity, it may experience a die-off as resources become scarce.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and 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 species or individuals vie for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is the relationship between bees and flowering plants, where bees pollinate the flowers while feeding on nectar.

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What is the difference between mutualism and parasitism?

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In mutualism, both species benefit, while in parasitism, one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is predation?

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Predation is an interaction where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey).