Ecology - Populations #1

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What type of relationship exists between a tapeworm and a cat?

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Parasitism: A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What happens if a population grows past its carrying capacity?

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The population starts to die off due to limited resources.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different species living together in a specific area.

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What does exponential growth look like on a graph?

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Exponential growth is represented by a J-shaped curve, indicating rapid population increase.

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What does biodiversity mean?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species in a given area.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more species or individuals vie for the same resources.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the abiotic environment.

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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 non-living components.