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ecoligy notes #4
Term | Definition |
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symbiosis | any close relationship between species (animals working together) |
mutualism | a symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit (you help me I will help you) |
commensalism | a symbiotic relationship in which one species and the other is not affected (neither harmed 1 helped) |
parasitism | a symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed |
niche | a species' unique requirements for survival (the role an organism plays) |
competition | occurs when organisms share the same food source or habitat |
dominant specicies | the stronger species who succeeds in the fight for resources |