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Species Interactions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The way in which an organism fits into an ecological community | Niche |
| a relationship between organisms in which one is harmed when both are trying to use the same resource related to growth, reproduction, or survivability. | competition |
| a flow of energy between two organisms, predator and prey. | predation |
| a type of symbiotic relationship, or long-term relationship between two species, where one member, the parasite, gains benefits that come at the expense of the host member. | parasitism |
| interactions between organisms of two different species, in which each organism benefits from the interaction in some way. | mutaulism |
| a relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits, and one is unaffected. | commensalism |
| an evolved interaction or close living relationship between organisms from different species, usually with benefits to one or both of the individuals involved. | symbiosis |