Species Interactions

Question 1

mutualism

Answer 1

When two different species help each other survive; both benefit from the relationship

Question 2

commensalism

Answer 2

When one species benefits from another but the host neither benefits nor is harmed

Question 3

parasitism

Answer 3

When one species (the parasite) harms another (the host) in order to increase its survival.

Question 4

interspecific competition

Answer 4

when two different species need the same resource

Question 5

intraspecific competition

Answer 5

species compete for the same resource or mate

Question 6

predation

Answer 6

when an animal at a higher trophic level hunts and kills a prey for nourishment

Question 7

mutualism ex.

Answer 7

rhino and tick bird

Question 8

commensalism ex.

Answer 8

remora and sharks

Question 9

parasitism ex.

Answer 9

malaria and humans

Question 10

interspecific competition ex.

Answer 10

animals of the savannah using the same water hole

Question 11

intraspecific competition ex.

Answer 11

birds of paradise dance to attract a mate

Question 12

predation ex.

Answer 12

wolf hunting a rabbit