Animal Interaction Flashcard

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What is Parasitism?

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A type of symbiotic interaction where one organism benefits at the expense of another, causing harm to the host.

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What is a Heterotroph?

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An organism that cannot make its own food and relies on consuming other organisms for energy.

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What is Commensalism?

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

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What is Cooperation in animal interactions?

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A situation where animals work together, increasing their chances of survival as a group.

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What is Mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is Predation?

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An interaction where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey).

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What is an Autotroph?

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An organism that can produce its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the effect of increased prey population on its predators?

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An increase in prey population can lead to an increase in predator population due to more available food.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is competition in ecology?

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An interaction where organisms compete for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.