Community Interactions Quiz

The relationship between plants and bees that pollinate them is an example of

• mutualism
• parasitism
• predation
• herbivory

Nematodes are microscopic worms that live in the intestines of fish and consume nutrients that are consumed by the fish. Large amounts of nematodes can cause illness or death in fish. This is an example of

• mutualism
• parasitism
• predation
• herbivory

The relationship between birds and trees are an example of

• mutualism
• parasitism
• predation
• commensalism

The relationship between deer and ticks are an example of

• mutualism
• parasitism
• predation
• commensalism

Aphids secrete a sweet  honeydew that ants eat as food. Ants protect the aphids from predators. This is an example of

• mutualism
• parasitism
• predation
• commensalism

Which of the following usually results when members of the same species require the same food and space?

• predation
• parasitism
• mutulaism
• competition

The relationship between a clownfish and a sea anemone is known as ________. The clownfish gains protection from the tentacles of the sea anemone; the sea anemone is unaffected by the clownfish.

• mutualism
• commensalism
• parasitism
• herbivory

A species that has an unusually large effect on its ecosystem

• biotic species
• abiotic species
• keystone species
• population species

In the picture, elephant seals and competing for mates. The picture best represents ___________.

• interspecific competition
• intraspecific competition

In the picture a lion and a cheetah compete for food. The picture below represents ___________.

• interspecific competition
• intraspecific competition