Symbiosis

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What is mutualism?

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A relationship between two organisms in which both organisms benefit.

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What is commensalism?

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A relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of the environment such as temperature, light, air, water, and soil.

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What is predation?

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A relationship where one organism hunts and eats another organism.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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When different species attempt to occupy the same niche and compete for resources.

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Define parasitism.

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A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another organism.

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What is a niche?

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The role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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Bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.

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What is an example of commensalism?

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Cattle egrets feeding on insects stirred up by cattle.