Interactions On The Environmental

Question 1

Symbiosis

Answer 1

Close interactions between 2 or more organisms from different species that live together

Question 2

Competition

Answer 2

When 2 it more individuals compete for the same resources that are in short supply

Question 3

Intra specific competition

Answer 3

Between same species. Competition for mates and resources. Most intense competition because its between same species in similar habitats resources.

Question 4

Interspecific competition

Answer 4

Between same species. Niches in habitat very similar

Question 5

Ecological niche

Answer 5

All conditions necessary for an organism to survive and reproduce.

Question 6

Specialisation

Answer 6

Structural and behavioural adaptations that enable individuals of different species to co-exist

Question 7

Competitive exclusion principle

Answer 7

The principal states that when 2 compete for the same, scarce resources within a niche, 1 will eventually out compete and displace the other.

Question 8

Social organisation

Answer 8

Structure of relationships within a group

Question 9

Dilution effect

Answer 9

The greater the number of individuals in a group, the greater the survival choices.

Question 10

Confusion and distraction effect

Answer 10

As predator tries to single out prey, herd scatters in all, confusing predator

Question 11

Eusocial animals

Answer 11

Animals that are truly social and live in colonies