Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species.

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What are the three main types of symbiotic relationships?

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The three main types are mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

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Define mutualism.

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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Define commensalism.

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is not affected.

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Define parasitism.

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.

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Give an example of commensalism.

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An example of commensalism is barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacles benefit while the whale is not affected.

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Give an example of parasitism.

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An example of parasitism is a tick feeding on a dog.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more species compete for the same resources, such as food or habitat.

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How does competition affect species?

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Competition can limit the population size of species and influence their evolution.