Unit 3 - Ecology Part 2

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own energy, typically through photosynthesis, and forms the base of the food chain.

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What happens to the rabbit population if coyotes decrease?

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If the population of coyotes decreases, the rabbit population would likely increase, leading to a decrease in the clover population.

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What type of relationship exists between a tapeworm and a cat?

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The relationship is called parasitism, where the tapeworm benefits at the expense of the cat.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms, known as prey.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers in a food chain.

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Define herbivore.

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An herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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An example of a primary consumer is a rabbit, which eats plants.