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What is the main difference between mutualism and symbiosis?
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?
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?
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?
Which rare case of mutualism involves the cooperation between Yao people and honeyguide birds?
In which type of mutualism does at least one of the species protect the other from its enemies?
In which type of mutualism does at least one of the species protect the other from its enemies?
What is the term for the phenomenon where the positive effect of mutualism diminishes as populations grow larger?
What is the term for the phenomenon where the positive effect of mutualism diminishes as populations grow larger?
What is the term for the situation where two non-native species facilitate each other's invasion?
What is the term for the situation where two non-native species facilitate each other's invasion?
What is the term for the situation where a species is not regulated because it left its enemies behind?
What is the term for the situation where a species is not regulated because it left its enemies behind?
What is the term for an artificial ecological community stocked with some species of interest?
What is the term for an artificial ecological community stocked with some species of interest?
What is the term for the situation where a non-native ant kills a plant, reducing species diversity instead of increasing it?
What is the term for the situation where a non-native ant kills a plant, reducing species diversity instead of increasing it?
