Symbiosis Flashcards
1
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symbiosis
A
study of 2 species in close proximity to each other
2
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symbionts
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involved in symbiosis
3
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mutualism
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where both species benefit, most common, positive
4
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horizontal transmission
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where hots gets symbionts each generation, limited to where symbionts are
5
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vertical transmission
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hosts get symbionts from parents, no mutations, not limited
6
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what do most organisms use
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both
7
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commensalism
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where one benefits more but isn’t harmed, neutral
7
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parasitism
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one benefits more, negativee
8
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ectoparasites
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found outside body
9
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endoparasites
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found inside body
10
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intracellular
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inside cells
11
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predation
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controls competition
12
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competition motives
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food, space
13
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intraspecific
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competition between species
14
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interspecific
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competition from 2 different species
