WebQuest - How Species Interact

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The unique role of a species within an ecosystem is its [ ? ] , which includes the species’ physical home, the environmental factors necessary for the species’ survival, and all of the species’ interactions with other organisms.

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[ ? ] is a relationship in which different individuals or populations attempt to use the same limited resource.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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When members of different species compete, we say that their niches [ ? ], which means that each species uses some of the same resources in a habitat.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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Species can compete even if they never come into direct contact with each other.

What is this known as?

• direct competition

• indirect competition

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What is it called when each species uses less of the niche than they are capable of using?

• niche expansion

• niche restriction

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When a wren makes a nest without affecting the cactus, this species interaction is known as...

• commensalism

• mutualism

• parasitism

• predation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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When a kit fox hunts and feeds on a kangaroo rat , this species interaction is known as...

• commensalism

• mutualism

• parasitism

• predation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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When a yucca moth pollinates and lays eggs on yucca flowers; moth larvae spread yucca seeds , this species interaction is known as...

• commensalism

• mutualism

• parasitism

• predation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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During a predation interaction, the organism that is fed upon is the [ ? ].

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The patterns of red and black on this frog are considered [ ? ].

This alerts potential predators to stay away and protects the prey species from damage.

• skin spots

• warning coloration

• camouflage

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