Types of Species

What type of species interaction is the following: two bears fighting over the same mate. 

• predation 

• mutualism 

• competition 

• parasitism 

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

hey can live in many different places, eat a variety of foods, and tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions.

• generalist species

• specialist species

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

They may be able to live in only one type of habitat, tolerate only a narrow range of climatic and other environmental conditions, or use only one type or a few types of food.

• generalist species

• specialist species

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Species that is found in only one area. Such species are especially vulnerable to extinction.

• Endemic Species

• Pioneer Species

• Indicator Species

• Exotic Species

A relationship between two species where one benefits while the other is harmed.

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Naturalism

A species that plays a far more important in its community than its relative abundance might suggest.

• Keystone Species

• Pioneer Species

• Indicator Species

• Exotic Species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A keystone species that creates or maintains habitat for other species.

• Foundation Species

• Pioneer Species

• Indicator Species

• Exotic Species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What type of species interaction occurs when one species benefits and the other is unaffected?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Competition

Which type of species is most likely to become endangered due to habitat destruction?

• Generalist species

• Specialist species

• Invasive species

• Keystone species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the term for a species that is introduced to a new environment where it is not native?

• Endemic species

• Exotic species

• Pioneer species

• Indicator species