Predation Competition & Symbiosis

As buffalos walk through grass, insects become active and are seen and eaten by cowbirds.  

• commensalism
• mutualism
• competition 
• predation

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Tapeworms enter the body of their host. They live by taking nutrients from the host organism. This is an example of

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

The introduction of a non-native species into an ecosystem can result in serious ecological problems.  This is often because the non-native species –

• adapt to changes quickly
• mutations
• lacks natural predators 
• provides additional genetic diversity

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Lichens consist of fungus and alga. The fungus provides a structure on which the alga can grow. The alga produces sugar that the fungus can use. What type of relationship exists between these two organisms?

• predation

• parasitism

• mutualism

• competition

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This type of interaction occurs when 2 organisms live closely together for survival.

• Symbiosis

• Competition

• Predation

• Cymbalosis

Remora are small fish with a sucker-like organ that allows them to attach themselves to larger animals like a shark.  By doing this, the remora is able to gain protection from the presence of the shark while helping the shark stay clear from parasites.  This relationship shows _?

•  parasitism
• mutualism       
• commensalism
• predation

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A lion kills and eats a zebra. This is an example of

• Symbiosis

• Competition

• Predation

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The Gobi fish and shrimp live closely together. The nearly blind shrimp keeps a burrow for it and the Gobi fish to live. The Gobi warns the shrimp of predators. The shrimp lets the fish live in the burrow. This is an example of

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

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Two male deer fight over a female. This is an example of

• Symbiosis

• competition

• predation

_______ occurs when two organisms are trying to acquire or get the same resources.

• Symbiosis

• Competition

• Predation

• Collaboration