Succession and Symbiosis Flashcards
What is parasitism?
Relationship where one organism, the parasite, gets its food from another organism, the host, and the host is harmed in the process
Ectoparasites live on the … of the host
External surface
Mutualism is..
When both species benefit
Commensalism is…
When one organism benefits, and the other does not but is NOT harmed in the process
What is primary succession?
When a barren area, NOT previously inhabited becomes inhabited by plants
What is secondary succession?
The colonization of an area the HAS previously supported a community, but has become barren. There is an existing soil bed
Climax community is…
An established community, where no more changes can be made
What are pioneer plants?
The first simple plants to colonize an area.
Name two examples of commensalism?
Cattle egrets and livestock
Honey badgers and goshawks
Give an example of a mutualism in relationship?
Wild figs trees and wasps
Give an example of parasitism
Red mistletoe
