Symbiosis Flashcards
1
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What is symbiosis?
A
Symbiosis is the co-evolved intimate relationships between members of two different species.
2
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Types of symbiotic relationship
A
• parasitism
• mutualism
3
Q
What does a parasite benefit from?
A
Benefits in terms of energy or nutrients, whereas it’s host is harmed by the loss of these resources.
4
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What do parasites often have?
A
Parasites often have a limited metabolism and cannot survive out of contact with a host.
5
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Transmission of parasites…
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to new hosts using direct contact, resistant stages and vectors.
6
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What do parasitic lifestyles involve?
A
Involve intermediate(secondary) hosts to allow them to compare their life cycle.
7
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What is mutualism?
A
Both mutualistic partner species benefit in an interdependent relationship.
