Competition in Ecosystems Vocab Flashcard

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An area where biotic and abiotic factors interact, defined by weather, climate, and diverse species.

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Ecosystem

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Different plant species in a desert compete for resources. These non-living environmental variables are called __________.

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abiotic

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A school of clownfish moves together in a coral reef, looking identical. This group is called a:

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population

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Living factors in an environment with many species:

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biotic

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Grey whales have bumpy patches on their skin called barnacles, which provide a free ride and help prevent parasites. This interaction is:

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mutually beneficial

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Hyenas and African painted dogs compete for scarce antelope in the savannah.

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competitive

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Nemo moves along the East Australian current with various life forms, either single-celled or multi-celled.

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organisms

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Polar bears in the Arctic wait by water for seal pups. This behavior is known as:

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predatory interaction

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Coyote on a rock senses a squirrel, attacks, and the next day a crow feasts on the remains. Identify the interactions:

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predatory; Only beneficial to the crow.

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Brown pelican dives for fish; larger gull steals it. Interactions?

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predatory; competitive