Biology Chapter 4 Review

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What is succession in ecology?

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Succession is the process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time, leading to a stable ecosystem.

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What does symbiosis mean?

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different biological species, which can be mutualistic, commensal, or parasitic.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction, such as humans and dogs.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed, like spiders living in a human's house.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, such as ticks feeding on a host.

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What is the difference between mutualism and parasitism?

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In mutualism, both species benefit, while in parasitism, one benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

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Examples of biotic factors include animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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Examples of abiotic factors include temperature, water, sunlight, and soil composition.