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What is mimicry in the context of prey defense?
What is mimicry in the context of prey defense?
Which of the following is NOT an adaptation plants may develop to protect themselves from herbivores?
Which of the following is NOT an adaptation plants may develop to protect themselves from herbivores?
Which example accurately represents a predator-prey relationship?
Which example accurately represents a predator-prey relationship?
Which type of symbiotic relationship benefits only one organism while the other is harmed?
Which type of symbiotic relationship benefits only one organism while the other is harmed?
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In which symbiotic relationship do both species benefit?
In which symbiotic relationship do both species benefit?
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What is a characteristic of herbivores?
What is a characteristic of herbivores?
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Which is an example of commensalism?
Which is an example of commensalism?
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Which adaptation helps prey avoid predators through camouflage?
Which adaptation helps prey avoid predators through camouflage?
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What defines a community in an ecological context?
What defines a community in an ecological context?
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What is the outcome of competition among organisms?
What is the outcome of competition among organisms?
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Which of the following best describes predation?
Which of the following best describes predation?
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What role do adaptations play in predation?
What role do adaptations play in predation?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an ecological resource?
Which of the following is NOT considered an ecological resource?
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How does predation affect population size in an ecosystem?
How does predation affect population size in an ecosystem?
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What is the predator in a predatory relationship?
What is the predator in a predatory relationship?
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Which characteristic could be an adaptation of prey to avoid being captured?
Which characteristic could be an adaptation of prey to avoid being captured?
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What do termites provide to the bacteria living in their gut?
What do termites provide to the bacteria living in their gut?
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What type of relationship do ants have with acacia shrubs?
What type of relationship do ants have with acacia shrubs?
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What is a defining characteristic of commensalism?
What is a defining characteristic of commensalism?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an ectoparasite?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ectoparasite?
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How do barnacles benefit from their relationship with whales?
How do barnacles benefit from their relationship with whales?
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What is the primary effect of parasitism on the host organism?
What is the primary effect of parasitism on the host organism?
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What type of organisms are considered endoparasites?
What type of organisms are considered endoparasites?
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What do triggerfish provide for smaller fish in their environment?
What do triggerfish provide for smaller fish in their environment?
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Study Notes
Species Interactions
- A community encompasses all living organisms within a specific area.
- Organisms within communities constantly interact, significantly impacting the ecosystem.
Types of Species Interactions
- Competition: Occurs when organisms (same or different species) vie for the same resources (food, water, light, nesting sites, or space) in the same location and time.
- Predation: One organism (predator) hunts and consumes another (prey). The predator kills and eats the prey.
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Symbiosis: A close, long-term relationship between two different species.
- Mutualism: Both species benefit from the relationship. Examples: Flowers and insects, where flowers provide nectar and insects spread pollen. Hippos and birds, where birds eat insects on hippos' backs.
- Commensalism: One species benefits, while the other is neither harmed nor helped. Example: Triggerfish and smaller fish, where the triggerfish moves rocks for smaller fish to feed. Barnacles and whales, where barnacles benefit from the constant water flow around whales.
- Parasitism: One species (parasite) benefits, while the other (host) is harmed. The parasite obtains nutrition from the host. Example: Some bacteria, protists, and intestinal worms like tapeworms. External parasites like ticks, fleas and lice.
Competition Details
- Competition can result in a winner and a loser. The winner thrives, and the loser may struggle or perish.
- Resources are anything essential for survival: food, water, shelter, etc.
Predation Details
- Predation is a powerful force in communities, defining relationships in food webs and regulating population sizes.
- Predators have adaptations (e.g., sharp teeth, claws, acute senses) that enhance their hunting success.
- Prey species have adaptations (e.g., camouflage, speed, poison) to avoid being caught.
Mimicry
- Mimicry is a form of deception used by prey to avoid predators.
- A harmless species mimics a harmful or distasteful species.
- Examples: King snakes mimicking poisonous coral snakes, viceroy butterflies mimicking monarch butterflies.
Plants and Herbivores
- Herbivores are animals that eat plants.
- Adaptations: Plants develop defenses (e.g., thorns, spines, bad taste) to deter herbivores from eating them.
Predator-Prey Examples
- Notes are provided in a table format
Symbiotic Relationships
- Symbiosis is a close, long-term relationship between organisms of different species.
- Details of each relationship type listed above
Parasites
- Parasites are organisms that live on or in a host organism, benefiting from the host while harming it.
- Ectoparasites: Live on the exterior of their host. Examples: Fleas, ticks, lice, and leeches.
- Endoparasites: Live within their host. Examples: Tapeworms, some bacteria, and some protists.
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Test your knowledge on the various interactions among species within ecosystems. This quiz covers competition, predation, and symbiosis, including mutualism and commensalism. Understand how these relationships impact community dynamics and the environment.
