Mutualism

Question 1

mutualism

Answer 1

direct or indirect interaction with a positive benefit for both species

Question 2

each individual participates in a mutualism does so

Answer 2

to improve its own fitness, not that of its partner

Question 3

3 types of mutualism

Answer 3

protection, transportation, nutritional

Question 4

mutualistic interactions between plants and bacteria

Answer 4

convert unusable forms of minerals into forms that plants can use

Question 5

mycorrhizal fungi

Answer 5

fungi that surround plant roots and help plants obtains water and minerals

Question 6

endomycorrhizae fungi

Answer 6

fungi characterized by hyphal threads that extend far out into the soil and penetrate root cells between the cell wall and the cell membrane

Question 7

ectomycorrhizal fungi

Answer 7

fungi characterized by hyphae that surround plant roots and enter between root cells but rarely ender the cells

Question 8

common cues for insects to pollinate

Answer 8

color and scent

Question 9

common reward to insects for pollination

Answer 9

nectar, pollen, oils

Question 10

mutualism might cause a change in

Answer 10

species diversity

Question 11

loss of dispersers can result in

Answer 11

a reduction in plant abundance