Ecology and Symbiotic Relationships

What is commensalism?

• A symbiotic relationship in which one partner benefits but the other is not affected

• The place in which an organism lives

• A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits but the other is harmed

• A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit

What is habitat?

• A symbiotic relationship in which one partner benefits but the other is not affected

• The place in which an organism lives

• A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits but the other is harmed

• A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit

What is parasitism?

• A symbiotic relationship in which one partner benefits but the other is not affected

• The place in which an organism lives

• A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits but the other is harmed

• A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit

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What is mutualism?

• A symbiotic relationship in which one partner benefits but the other is not affected

• The place in which an organism lives

• A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits but the other is harmed

• A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit

What is population?

• The total area of land in a defined region.
• The average age of individuals in a region.
• The total number of individuals in a specific area or the total number of people in a defined region.
• • organisms in an ecosystem that belong to one species

What is symbiosis?

• • a close relationship between species

• a method of communication between animals.

• to the process of evolution in a single species.

• a close and long-term interaction between two different species.

What is ecosystem?

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What is ecology?

• Ecology is the study of animal behavior.
• Ecology focuses solely on plant life.
• Ecology is the study of human societies.
• Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment.

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What is limiting factor?

• A limiting factor is an unlimited resource that promotes growth.
• A limiting factor is a condition that enhances the abundance of an organism.
• A limiting factor is a type of organism that thrives in any environment.
• A limiting factor is a resource or condition that restricts the growth or abundance of an organism.

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What is niche?

• A niche is a type of plant species.
• A niche is the genetic makeup of an organism.
• A niche refers to the physical space an organism occupies.
• A niche is the role or function of an organism within its environment.