Community interactions

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What is competition in community interactions?

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Competition is the struggle between organisms for the same resources, such as food, water, and living space.

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What does predator/prey relationship mean?

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A predator/prey relationship describes the interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey).

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Define mutualism in ecological terms.

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

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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Explain parasitism.

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host).

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What do the prefixes intra- and inter- mean?

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Intra- means 'same' and inter- means 'different'.

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Give an example of mutualism in nature.

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An example of mutualism is the relationship between honey guide birds and badgers, where both benefit from finding and consuming honey.

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What is the role of competition in ecosystems?

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Competition helps regulate population sizes and can lead to natural selection, influencing the evolution of species.

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Describe the predator/prey cycle.

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The predator/prey cycle is a natural cycle where the population of predators and prey rise and fall in response to each other.

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What is the significance of symbiotic relationships in ecosystems?

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Symbiotic relationships are crucial for ecosystem stability, biodiversity, and the survival of species.