Final Review #2 (Ecological Relationships & Population Dynamics)

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What is mutualism?

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A relationship in which both organisms involved benefit from the interaction.

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What factors contribute to an increase in population size?

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Births and Immigration.

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What is commensalism?

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A relationship in which one organism benefits while the other is unaffected.

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Define ecosystem.

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A collection of organisms that make up a community as well as all of the nonliving aspects of the environment.

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What are biotic factors?

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The living portions of the ecosystem.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components, while abiotic factors are nonliving components of an ecosystem.

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What is the role of a predator in an ecosystem?

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Predators help control the population of prey species, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem productivity and stability, providing resilience against environmental changes.

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What is the concept of carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population, while emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population.