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Which term is used to describe organisms that consume other animals?
Which term is used to describe organisms that consume other animals?
- Parasites
- Carnivores (correct)
- Mutualists
- Herbivores
What is the purpose of the binomial nomenclature system developed by Carolus Linnaeus?
What is the purpose of the binomial nomenclature system developed by Carolus Linnaeus?
- To study the symbiotic relationships between organisms
- To assign a unique two-word name to each organism (correct)
- To classify organisms based on their physical characteristics
- To group organisms into different kingdoms and phyla
Which type of organism is considered a $ ext{parasitoid}$?
Which type of organism is considered a $ ext{parasitoid}$?
- An organism that lives on or within another organism and derives nutrients from it (correct)
- An organism that feeds on plants
- An organism that kills and eats its prey
- An organism that benefits from a close association with another organism
What is the relationship called when two organisms benefit from their close association?
What is the relationship called when two organisms benefit from their close association?
Which of the following is an example of a $ ext{heterotrophic}$ organism?
Which of the following is an example of a $ ext{heterotrophic}$ organism?
Which term is used to describe organisms that feed on plants?
Which term is used to describe organisms that feed on plants?
What is the main difference between mutualism and commensalism?
What is the main difference between mutualism and commensalism?
Which of the following is an example of commensalism?
Which of the following is an example of commensalism?
What is the key characteristic of parasitism?
What is the key characteristic of parasitism?
Which of the following interactions is described by the term 'predation'?
Which of the following interactions is described by the term 'predation'?
What is the role of the 'prey' in a predation interaction?
What is the role of the 'prey' in a predation interaction?
Which of the following interactions involves two species requiring the same limited resource?
Which of the following interactions involves two species requiring the same limited resource?
