12 Questions
Which term is used to describe organisms that consume other animals?
Carnivores
What is the purpose of the binomial nomenclature system developed by Carolus Linnaeus?
To assign a unique two-word name to each organism
Which type of organism is considered a $ ext{parasitoid}$?
An organism that lives on or within another organism and derives nutrients from it
What is the relationship called when two organisms benefit from their close association?
Mutualism
Which of the following is an example of a $ ext{heterotrophic}$ organism?
A carnivore
Which term is used to describe organisms that feed on plants?
Herbivores
What is the main difference between mutualism and commensalism?
In mutualism, both species benefit, while in commensalism, one species benefits and the other is unaffected.
Which of the following is an example of commensalism?
A bird building a nest in a tree.
What is the key characteristic of parasitism?
One species benefits, and the other is harmed.
Which of the following interactions is described by the term 'predation'?
One species killing and consuming another species.
What is the role of the 'prey' in a predation interaction?
The prey is the one that the predator catches and kills.
Which of the following interactions involves two species requiring the same limited resource?
Competition
Learn about the classification of organisms based on Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. Understand what constitutes a species in terms of gene pool and genetic characteristics. Explore the concept of Binomial Nomenclature for naming species.
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