1.3 Interactions Among Living Things

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What is the definition of predation?

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Predation is a biological interaction where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey) for food.

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What are the three types of symbiotic relationships?

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The three types of symbiotic relationships are mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

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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 commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other, which is harmed.

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What is an example of a predator?

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A shark is an example of a predator, as it hunts and eats other fish.

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What is an example of prey?

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A mouse is an example of prey, as it can be hunted and eaten by predators like snakes.

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How does camouflage help organisms?

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Camouflage helps organisms blend in with their surroundings, making it harder for predators to see them.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is an example of a predator adaptation?

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A shark's powerful jaws are an example of a predator adaptation that helps it catch and eat prey.