Species interactions

Question 1

Predation

Answer 1

Eating another species, but there are several subtypes. True predation - One species (the predator) kills another (the prey) straight after attacking it. Predation (who eats whom) is probably the most important group of ecological interactions.

Question 2

In which of the following relationships is neither species harmed?

Answer 2

commensalism

Question 3

may cause their hosts to becomne more vulnerable to predators

Answer 3

Paraitism

Question 4

Types of species interactions

Answer 4

In terms of effect on species 1 and species 2. Mutualism - positive & positive. Predation, parasitism, parasitoids and herbivory are all positive & negative. Commensalism - neutral & positive. Interspecific competition - negative & negative.

Question 5

Mullerian mimics

Answer 5

Similar species use the smae signals

more exampls?

Question 6

Batesian mimics

Answer 6

False messages

Question 7

Amensalism

Answer 7

Non-benefical actions by one species may cause harm to another species