10.1 Community

Question 1

Niche

Answer 1

Biotic and abiotic resources that a species uses

Question 2

Fundamental niche

Answer 2

the potential niche an organism makes up

Question 3

Realized niche

Answer 3

the actual niche an organism makes up, takes into consideration competition

Question 4

Mutualism

Answer 4

a relationship in which both parties benefit

Question 5

Commensalism

Answer 5

a relationship in which one organism benefits and the other organism’s condition doesn’t get better or worse

Question 6

Parasitism

Answer 6

A relationship in which one organism benefits by living off the other organism, who is getting harmed

Question 7

Predation

Answer 7

A relationship in which the predator is killing the prey for its gain

Question 8

Herbivory

Answer 8

A relationship in which an organism is eating the plant and is benefiting

Question 9

Facultative

Answer 9

Two species receive benefits from each other but can live without the other

Question 10

Obligatory

Answer 10

Two species are entirely dependent on each other

Question 11

Niche partitioning

Answer 11

occurs when niche overlap becomes costly, the stronger organism will take over the niche