Symbiosis Flashcards
Co-evolution
Gradual change in parallel of two symbiotic organisms which increases their level of adaptation to suit a dependant was or interdependent relationship.
Direct contact
Mode of transmission of parasites which occurs when an infected host physically encounters another host.
Host
Partner that is harmed by loss of resources to a parasite in a symbiotic relationship.
Interdependence
Relationship that exists between the two partners involved in a mutualistic relationship.
Mutualism
Symbiotic relationship where both partners agree.
Parasite
Partner that benefits by obtaining resources from a host in a symbiotic relationship.
Parasitism
Symbiotic relationship were an organism benefits at the expenditure of another organism.
Resistant stage
Form of parasite which on being released is able to survive adverse conditions for a long time before meeting a new host.
Symbiosis
Ecological relationship between organisms of two different species that live in direct contact with one another.
Vector
Organism that carries a parasite from one host to another.
Gradual change in parallel of two symbiotic organisms which increases their level of adaptation to suit a dependant was or interdependent relationship.
Co-evolution
Mode of transmission of parasites which occurs when an infected host physically encounters another host.
Direct contact
Partner that is harmed by loss of resources to a parasite in a symbiotic relationship.
Host
Relationship that exists between the two partners involved in a mutualistic relationship.
Interdependence
Symbiotic relationship where both partners agree.
Mutualism
