Organisms Flashcards
1
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Symbiosis
A
A relationship in which two different organisms live in close association with each other.
2
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Parasitism
A
One specie (parasite) benefits from the other specie (the host) which is harmed.
3
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Commensalism
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One organism benefits and the other is unaffected.
4
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Mutualism
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Both species benefit; sometimes depends on each other to survive.
5
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10% rule
A
only ten percent of the energy will be passed on
6
Q
Energy Pyramid
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A model that uses a pyramid shape to show that the energy available for consumers decreases
7
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Predator
A
An animal the hunts other animals
8
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Prey
A
The animal that gets hunted by the predator
