Mutualism and Symbiosis Quiz

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What is the main difference between mutualism and symbiosis?

  • Mutualism always involves a direct physical interaction, while symbiosis does not
  • Mutualism involves two species living together, while symbiosis involves two species benefiting each other
  • Mutualism involves two species benefiting each other, while symbiosis involves two species living together (correct)
  • Symbiosis always involves a direct physical interaction, while mutualism does not

Which type of mutualism involves one species moving the offspring or gametes of another?

  • Dispersal mutualism (correct)
  • Defensive mutualism
  • Reproductive mutualism
  • Nutritional mutualism

What is a key factor that can limit the population growth of mutualists?

  • Inadequate mutualistic interactions
  • Strong intraspecific competition (correct)
  • Lack of suitable habitat
  • Predation by other species

Which rare case of mutualism involves the cooperation between Yao people and honeyguide birds?

<p>Signalling for honey (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of mutualism does at least one of the species protect the other from its enemies?

<p>Defensive mutualism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the phenomenon where the positive effect of mutualism diminishes as populations grow larger?

<p>Diminishing returns to mutualism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the situation where two non-native species facilitate each other's invasion?

<p>Mutualists invade together (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the situation where a species is not regulated because it left its enemies behind?

<p>Enemy release hypothesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an artificial ecological community stocked with some species of interest?

<p>Mesocosm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the situation where a non-native ant kills a plant, reducing species diversity instead of increasing it?

<p>Devils harden ant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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