10 Questions
Which of the following best describes the concept of symbiosis?
It is the interaction between two different species living in close physical association.
In the context of ecology, which of these represents a symbiotic relationship?
The interaction between two different species living in close association.
Within an ecosystem, which of the following is an example of a symbiotic interaction?
The interaction between a parasite and its host, where the parasite benefits at the expense of the host.
Which term describes an interspecies interaction that benefits both species involved?
Mutualism
What type of symbiosis involves one organism deriving nourishment from another organism, its host?
Parasitism
Which type of mimicry involves a palatable or harmless species mimicking an unpalatable or harmful one?
Batesian mimicry
What type of ecological relationship occurs when individuals of different species compete for the same resource within an ecosystem?
Interspecific competition
According to G.F. Gause's experiment with Paramecium Aurelia and Paramecium caudatum, what did he conclude when the two species were grown together?
Paramecium caudatum became extinct
What is the differentiation of niches that enables similar species to coexist in a community called?
Resource partitioning
In the context of ecological relationships, what is the interaction between species in which one species kills and eats another known as?
Predation
Test your knowledge on the adaptations of predators and prey in the animal kingdom. Learn about claws, teeth, camouflage, aposematic coloration, and other defense mechanisms.
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