Community Interactions

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (soil, water, and climate) in a specific area.

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What is the predator-prey relationship?

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The predator-prey relationship is a biological interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and consumes another organism (the prey) for food.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support sustainably without degrading.

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What is commensalism?

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

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host), often harming it.

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What is mutualism?

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

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How do predators affect prey populations?

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Predators help control prey populations by reducing their numbers, which can prevent overpopulation and resource depletion.

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What happens to predator populations when prey populations increase?

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When prey populations increase, predator populations typically increase as well due to the greater availability of food.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.