Ecology 2 Flashcards
not derived from living organisms.
Abiotic
resulting from living things, esp. in their ecological relations.
Biotic
An association between two organisms in which one benefits and the other derives neither benefit nor harm.
Commensalism
Relationship that occurs when two or more species need the same resource at the same time
Competition
Affects a population depending how large it is
Density dependent
Affects a population no matter the size
Density independent
A community and all abiotic factors that affect them
Ecosystem
Place an organism lives
Habitat
The organism that benefits from a parasitic relationship
Parasite
A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed
Parasitism
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Predator
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Prey
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Stable ecosystem
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Symbiotic relationship
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Host