quiz two Flashcards
Biotic vs a biotic
plants, animals, and bacteria, while abiotic are non-living components; such as water, soil and atmosphere.
symbiosis
interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.
Parasitism
the practice of living as a parasite in or on another organism.
Mutualism
symbiosis that is beneficial to both organisms involved.
Commensalism
an association between two organisms in which one benefits and the other derives neither benefit nor harm.
Habitat
A habitat is a place where an organism makes its home. A habitat meets all the environmental conditions an organism needs to survive.
Niche
In ecology, the term “niche” describes the role an organism plays in a community.
prey and predator
The predator hunts animals to eat them and the prey is hunted by animals that want to eat them