Lesson 2: Relationships in Nature Flashcards
Unit 1
1
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Resource Partitioning
A
Learning to share a resource.
2
Q
Predation
A
Controls population numbers the most.
3
Q
How have prey evolved to avoid predators?
A
Camouflage, Chemical warfare, Warning coloration, Mimicry, Behavioral strategies.
4
Q
Parasitism
A
One species (parasite) lives on another organism.
Ex: Tapeworms, ticks…
5
Q
Mutualism
A
Benefits both species
Ex: Clownfish that live in sea anemones.
6
Q
Commensalism
A
Benefits one species and has little effect on the other.
Ex: Birds nest in trees
