Interaction of Living Things

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What is a decomposer?

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A living thing that breaks down waste and plant and animal remains for a source of energy.

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What is competition in ecology?

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A fight or rivalry between multiple living organisms to gain a resource, mate, etc.

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What are abiotic factors?

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The non-living parts of an ecosystem.

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What is symbiosis?

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A close relationship between two species that benefits at least one of the species.

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What are the three types of symbiotic relationships?

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Mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

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What is mutualism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.

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What is commensalism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is parasitism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is a biotic factor?

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The living parts of an ecosystem, such as plants and animals.