12 Questions
What term is used to describe the association between ascomycetes and certain genera of green algae or cyanobacteria?
Symbiosis
Which type of host harbors the infective stage of a parasite?
Second intermediate host
What term describes a symbiotic relationship where different microorganisms occupy the same ecological niche without affecting each other?
Neutralism
Which category of parasites attaches to the skin or invades the superficial tissues of the host's body?
Ectoparasite
What type of microorganisms are considered resident on the skin?
Normal flora
Which factor affects the skin's microflora by driving many resident microbiota into a dormant state?
Lack of moisture
What is the main focus of microbial ecology?
Interactions between microorganisms and the world around them
Which term describes the relationship in which one organism benefits while the other is neither harmed nor helped?
Commensalism
What is the characteristic of commensalism?
One organism benefits while the other is neither harmed nor helped
Which type of symbiosis involves one organism remaining outside the other?
Ectosymbiosis
What defines mutualism as a symbiotic relationship?
Both symbionts are metabolically dependent on each other
What do symbionts refer to in the context of symbiotic relationships?
Any organism that spends part of its life associated with a different species
Test your knowledge on the systematic study of microorganisms and their interactions with other organisms and the environment. Explore concepts such as symbiotic relationships, including mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
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