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Ecology-Anthony-M
Symbiotic Relationships in Ecosystems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mutualism | The relationship between two species of organisms in which both species benefit |
| Parasitism | The relationship between two species of organisms in which one species benefits and the other species is harmed. The species that benefits is the parasite while the species that gets harmed is the host |
| Commensalism | The relationship between two species of organisms in which only one species benefits while the other species does not and is not harmed |
| Symbiotic | Close Relationships between different species |
| Trophic Level | Each feeding level in an ecosystem |