Interactions in Communities

Some organisms rely on each other for necessities such as food or shelter.

• true

• false

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A symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit is called _.

• symbiosis

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits while the other is unaffected is called _.

• mutuallism

• parasitism

• commensalism

A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and another is harmed is called _.

• commensalism

• parasitism

• mutualism

In parasitism, the organism that is harmed is the _.

• parasite

• predator

• prey

• host

occurs when organisms fight for the same limited resources.

• Parasitism

• Cooperation

• Competition

• Commensalism

A long-term relationship between two different species within a community is called _.

• mutualism

• commensalism

• competition

• symbiosis

occurs when organisms fight for limited resources.

• Conmmensalism

• Mutualism

• Competition

Tiny organisms called mites live in human eyelashes and feed on dead skin without harming humans.

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

A tick that feeds on the blood of a dog can cause Lyme disease.

• commensalism

• mutualism

• parasitism