Relationships Between Organisms Flashcards
1
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Predator
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An animal that hunts another animal for food.
2
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Prey
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An animal that gets hunted by other animals for food.
3
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Tertiary
A
A 3rd level consumer.
4
Q
10% rule
A
A rule in science that states that only 10% of energy passes through each organism and makes it to the next level.
5
Q
Energy Pyramid
A
A pyramid that shows the transfer of energy through a food chain.
6
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Mutualism
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When both species benefit; sometimes depending on each other for survival.
7
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Commensalism
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When 1 creature benefits from the relationship while the other creature is unaffected.
8
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Parasitism
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When 1 species (parasite) benefits while the other species (the host) is harmed.
9
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Symbiosis
A
When one organism depends on another for survival.
10
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Symbiosis
A
When one organism depends on another for survival.
