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Ecological Relations
Terms to Know
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Competition | The struggle between organisms to survive in a habitat with limited resources |
| Symbiosis | A close relationship between two species in which at least one benefits |
| Mutualism | A symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit |
| Parasitism | A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed |
| Commensalism | A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected |
| Predation | An interaction in which one organism kills and eats another |
| Predator | The organism that does the killing |
| Adaptation | A characteristic that allows an organism to survive in its environment, such as camouflage, sharp teeth, or running fast |
| Niche | Way in which an organism lives and uses the conditions it lives in |
| Overpopulation | Condition that occurs when a population becomes so large that it causes damage to the environment |
| Prey | The organism that is killed |