Symbiotic Relationships

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A relationship between two species is called ______________.

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Symbiosis

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What is parasitism?

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One organism benefits from the relationship at the expense of the other.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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True or False: Parasitism is when one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

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True

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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Which of the following is an example of parasitism? (human and mosquito, bee and flower, shark and remora)

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Human and mosquito.

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What is mutualism?

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A close, long-lasting relationship where both parties benefit.

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What is commensalism?

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A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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Define competition in ecological terms.

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Competition occurs when two or more species compete for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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Bees pollinating flowers.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is the difference between parasitism and commensalism?

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In parasitism, one organism benefits at the expense of the other; in commensalism, one benefits while the other is unaffected.

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What is an example of competition?

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Wolves and bears hunting the same prey.