Symbiotic Relationships

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is parasitism?

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A symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is commensalism?

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A symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is unaffected.

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Can symbiotic relationships occur between plants?

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Yes, symbiotic relationships can occur between plants, animals, and other organisms.

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What role does competition play in ecosystems?

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Competition helps maintain ecosystem stability and biodiversity by keeping population sizes in check.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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Bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.

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Give an example of parasitism.

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A tick feeding on a dog's blood.

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Give an example of commensalism.

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Barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacles benefit while the whale is unaffected.

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What is the difference between mutualism and parasitism?

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In mutualism, both species benefit; in parasitism, one benefits and the other is harmed.

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What is symbiosis?

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A close and long-term interaction between two different species.