Biodiversity Flashcard

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What is mutualism?

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A relationship between two species where both benefit from the interaction.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What is biodiversity?

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The number and variety of different species in a given area.

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What is commensalism?

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A relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that is critical to the functioning of an ecosystem.

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What is parasitism?

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

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What is competition in ecology?

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An interaction between species where they compete for the same resources.

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What are invasive species?

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Non-native species that spread widely and can cause harm to ecosystems.

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What is species diversity?

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The variety of different species within a specific habitat or ecosystem.

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What is mass extinction?

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A significant and rapid decrease in the number of species on Earth.