Symbiosis Flashcards

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Photosynthetic organelle (thought to have evolved from prokaryotes engulfed by early eukaryotic cells).

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Chloroplast

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Coevolution

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Gradual change in parallel of two symbiotic organisms which increases their level of adaptation to suit a dependent or independent relationship.

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Direct contact

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Mode of transmission of parasites which occurs when an infected host physically encounters another host.

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Host

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Partner that is harmed by loss of resources to a parasite is a symbiotic relationship.

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Interdépendance

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Relationship that exists between the two partners involved in a mutualistic relationship.

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Organelle responsible for aerobic respiration (thought to have evolved from prokaryotes engulfed by early eukaryotic cells).

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Mitochondrion

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Parasite

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Partner that benefits by obtaining energy or nutrients from a host in a symbiotic relationship.

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Parasitism

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Symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another organism.

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Form of parasite which on being released is able to survive adverse conditions for a long time before meeting a new host.

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Resistant stage

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Symbiosis

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Ecological relationship between organisms of two different species that live in direct contact with one another.

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Vector

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Organism that carries a parasite from one host to another.

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