Unit 9: Ecology

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats meat.

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What is a keystone species?

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A keystone species is a species that helps to hold an ecosystem together.

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What does the symbol +,- represent in ecology?

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The symbol +,- represents parasitism, a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a relationship between two organisms in which both organisms benefit.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecosystem recovery after a disturbance that does not completely destroy the ecosystem.

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What is an example of a disturbance that could lead to secondary succession?

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Humans cutting down many trees in a small region.

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants, while a carnivore primarily eats meat.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition is a relationship between organisms where they vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.

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What is commensalism?

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