Ecology

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What is the definition of ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment.

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close relationship between two different species that live together.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiosis where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiosis where both organisms benefit from the relationship.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiosis where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living parts of the environment, such as soil, air, and water.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is a place where an organism lives and finds food, shelter, and mates.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a system of interconnected food chains showing how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is the original source of energy in most ecosystems?

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The original source of almost all energy in most ecosystems is sunlight.