Symbiosis (Interactions Between Organisms)

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to one or both organisms.

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What are the three main types of symbiotic relationships?

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

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Define mutualism.

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

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Define 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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Define parasitism.

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism 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 the relationship between clownfish and sea anemones, where both species benefit.

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Give an example of commensalism.

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An example of commensalism is the relationship between mites and humans, where mites benefit without affecting humans.

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Give an example of parasitism.

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An example of parasitism is a tick feeding on a human, where the tick benefits and the human is harmed.

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What is competition in ecology?

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

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How do food webs illustrate energy flow?

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Food webs illustrate energy flow by showing how energy is transferred from one organism to another through feeding relationships.