15: Mutualism, Commensalism, & Ammensalism Flashcards
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Mutualism
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a relationship between two species that benefits both species. most organisms on earth have a mutualistic relationship with another species
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Reasons for Mutualism
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- food/nutrients
- protection
- space/habitat
- mating
3
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symbiotic
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living together
4
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Obligate Mutualism
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when the resource supplied by the mutualistic interaction is required for survival
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Commensalism
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A relationship between two species that benefits one species and has no impact on the other. much rarer in nature than mutualism.
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this can be a slippery slope that can quickly lead to competition
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commensalism
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Amensalism
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A relationship between two species that has a negative effect on one species and no effect on the other. super rare in nature
