Community Interactions

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different species living together in a defined area, interacting with each other.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem includes both living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) things interacting within a defined area.

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Define population in ecology.

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism within its community, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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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 relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another organism.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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What does it mean for members of the same species to divide resources?

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It means that individuals of the same species will share resources to reduce competition and increase survival.

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Give an example of a symbiotic relationship.

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An example of a symbiotic relationship is the relationship between clownfish and sea anemones, where clownfish get protection and anemones get nutrients.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are nonliving components, such as water, soil, and climate.