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Ecology 1.4
Interactions in Communities
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| predator | an animal that hunts and eats another animal |
| prey | an animal that gets eaten by another animal |
| symbiosis | a long-term relationship between different species |
| mutualism | a symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit |
| commensalism | a symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits while the other organism is unaffected |
| parasitism | a symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed |
| competition | occurs when organisms fight for the same limited resources |