symbiosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is a chloroplast?
A
photosynthetic organelle (thought to have evolved from prokaryotes engulfed by early eukaryotic cells)
2
Q
what is coevolution?
A
gradual change in parallel of two symbiotic organisms which increases their level of adaptation to suit a dependent or interdependent relationship
3
Q
what is direct contact?
A
mode of transmission of parasites which occurs when an infected host physically encounters another host
