Ecosystems Review

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What is the role of an organism in its community?

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Niche: The role or function of an organism within its ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What do you call it when one species benefits and the other species is not really affected in any way?

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

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What happens when the number of producers shrinks?

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The number of consumers decrease: A reduction in producers leads to less food availability for consumers, resulting in a decrease in their population.

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What type of symbiotic relationship is shown when one species benefits and the other is not affected?

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Commensalism: A relationship where one species benefits and the other is unaffected.

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What is a producer?

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An organism that makes its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the physical environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role it plays in that environment.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism: A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is predation?

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Predation: A biological interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey).

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.