Common Assessment 2 Flashcards
Symbiosis
relationship in which one species lives on, in, or near
another species and affects its survival.
Parasitism
type of symbiosis in which one species benefits and
the other species is harmed.
Parasite
organism that harms another organism (For example: A tick)
Host
organism that is harmed by a parasite (We would be harmed by the tick)
Commensalism
type of symbiosis in which one species benefits
and the other species is neither harmed nor benefited
Mutualism
type of symbiosis in which both species benefit
Ecological relationship
the interactions between different
organisms within an ecosystem.
Ecosystem
the community of organisms that live in an area, along
with their nonliving environment.
Predation
(Predator/prey)- predators are consumers that hunt and eat other organisms called prey
Competition
occurs when organisms or species need to use the same resources. (food, water, shelter/territory)