Lesson 3 Interactions Among Living Things

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What do you call an animal that is hunted by another animal?

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Prey: An animal that is hunted and eaten by a predator.

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This adaptation helps animals hide from predators or prey. What is it?

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Camouflage: A method that allows animals to blend in with their surroundings to avoid detection.

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What is a relationship in which two species live closely together?

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Symbiosis: A close and long-term interaction between two different species.

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What happens to the prey population when there is an increase in the predator population?

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Decrease: An increase in predators typically leads to a decrease in prey population.

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What is a relationship between two organisms in which one benefits and the other is unharmed?

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Commensalism: A type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What do you call an animal that hunts and eats other animals?

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Predator: An animal that preys on other animals for food.

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What is the term for a plant or organism that produces its own food?

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Producer: An organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis.

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What is the term for a relationship where both species benefit?

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Mutualism: A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is the term for the movement of animals from one region to another for food or breeding?

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Migration: Seasonal movement of animals from one habitat to another.

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What is the term for the struggle between organisms for the same resources?

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Competition: The rivalry between organisms for limited resources such as food, water, and space.