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What is the primary characteristic of commensalism?
What is the primary characteristic of commensalism?
In amensalism, the species that is harmed benefits from the interaction.
In amensalism, the species that is harmed benefits from the interaction.
False
What is the term used for the species that is negatively affected in amensalism?
What is the term used for the species that is negatively affected in amensalism?
Amensal
In commensalism, the benefited species is known as the ______.
In commensalism, the benefited species is known as the ______.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Commensalism (+/0)
- Necessary interaction for one species to survive
- One species benefits, one is unaffected
- Commensal species
- Other species could compete for resources
Amensalism (-/0)
- One species inhibits growth or survival of another
- One species harmed, second species unaffected
- One species produces compounds which harm another
- Example: allelopathy (one plant releases chemicals that harms other plant growth)
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Explore the concepts of commensalism and amensalism in ecological interactions. This quiz delves into how these relationships affect species survival and competition for resources. Test your understanding of these important ecological principles and their real-world examples.
