Relationships in Ecosystems Flashcards
Commensalism
One organism benefits while the other is not impacted at all.
Mutualism
Relationship where both organisms benefit from one another.
Parasitism
One organism benefits off the other. Parasite benefits, Host negatively impacted.
Intraspeciifc Competition
Interaction between organisms in the same species.
Interspecific Competition
Interaction between two organisms in different species.
Predator and Prey
One organism (predator) kills and eats another organism (prey)
Collaboration
When organisms of the same species work together to benefit all members of the group.
Disease
It is caused by a pathogen and can cause a decrease in genetic biodiversity.
What is an example of Mutualism?
What is an example of Commensalism?
What is an example of parasitism?
What is an example of disease?
What is an example of intraspecific competition?
What is an example of collaboration?
What is an example of interspecific competition?