Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to one or both parties.

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Define mutualism.

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

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Define commensalism.

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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Define parasitism.

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is an example of mutualism?

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An example of mutualism is bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar for food.

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What is an example of commensalism?

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An example of commensalism is barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacles benefit by getting a ride to feeding areas, while the whale is unaffected.

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What is an example of parasitism?

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An example of parasitism is a tapeworm living in the intestines of a mammal, benefiting by absorbing nutrients while harming the host.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms (prey) for food.

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What is prey?

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Prey is an organism that is hunted and eaten by a predator.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition is a relationship between organisms where they vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.