Species Interactions

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What is Parasitism?

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A relationship between two species where one benefits (the parasite) while the other is harmed (the host).

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Give an example of Parasitism.

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A tapeworm living in the intestines of a cat.

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What is Mutualism?

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A relationship between two species where both benefit from the interaction.

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Provide an example of Mutualism.

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The relationship between crocodiles and birds, where the crocodile gets its teeth cleaned and the bird gets food and protection.

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What is a Predator?

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An organism that kills and eats all or part of another organism.

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What is Prey?

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An organism that is hunted and eaten by a predator.

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What is Commensalism?

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A relationship between two species where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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Give an example of Commensalism.

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Hermit crabs using shells left by dead snails.

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What is Competition in ecology?

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A relationship where two species compete for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.

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What is Symbiosis?

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A close and long-term interaction between two different species.