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Which term belongs in area A?
Mutualism
Prey
Parasitism
Predation
Which phrase belongs in area B?
protozoa helping termites digest food
ticks feeding on a deer
nitrogen-fixing bacteria in plant roots
orchids growing on tree trunks
Which term belongs in area C?
Mutualism
Competition
Parasitism
Neutralism
The ecological niches of three bird species are shown in the diagram to the right. What is the advantage of each bird species having a different niche?
Predators are less likely to feed on birds in a variety of locations.
More abiotic resources are available for each bird.
As more birds feed higher in the tree, available energy increases.
There is less competition for food.
In a forest community, a shelf fungus and a slug live on the side of a decaying tree trunk. The fungus digests and absorbs materials from the tree, while the slug eats algae growing on the outside of the trunk. These organisms do not compete with one another because they occupy
the same habitat, but different niches
the same niche and the same habitat
the same niche, but different habitats
different habitats and different niches
Imported animal species often disrupt an ecosystem because in their new environment, they will most likely
eliminate the genetic variation of plants
have no natural enemies
increase the number of mutations animals
be unable to produce offspring
In certain ocean ecosystems, moray eels have microorganisms that could cause harm removed by shrimp that feed on the microorganisms. The relationship between the moray eels and the shrimp would best be classified as -
Parasitism
Mutualism
Competition
Commensalism
Certain gastropods, like snails, produce hard shells for protection. After the gastropods die, these shells are left behind when the soft tissue is decomposed. Hermit crabs are able to use the empty shells as shelter and protection for themselves. The relationship between gastropods and hermit crabs is best described as –
Parasitism
Mutualism
Predation
Commensalism
When a non-native species is introduced into an ecosystem, it often has no natural enemies to keep its population in check. Because of this lack of predation, non-native species are able to do which of the following?
Prevent food from ever being limited
Create hybrid offspring with other species
Outcompete native species for resources
Keep parasites out of the population
A bird builds a nest in a tree without affecting the tree
Mutualism
Commenalistic
Parasitio
Predatory
Mosquitoes consume blood from a host organism
Mutualism
Commenalistic
Parasitic
Predatory
A spider gains nutrition by devouring a cricket
Mutualism
Commenalistic
Parasitic
Predatory
Bacteria live inside the intestines of termites aiding in the digestion of cellulose
Mutualism
Commenalistic
Parasitic
Predatory
Bacteria grows inside of a cut causing an infection
Mutualism
Commenalistic
Parasitic
Predatory
According to the graph, which statement describes the relationship between the mites and the honeybees?
The mites are parasites of the honeybees.
The mites and honeybees both benefit from living together.
The honeybees are unaffected while the mites benefit from the relationship.
The honeybees have an advantage over the mites when competing for the same resources.
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