key terms
Symbiosis: A relationship in which individuals of two different species live in close, usually physical contact.
Ecology: The study of relationships that living organisms have with each other, other organisms, and with their environments.
Mutualism: a mutually beneficial relationship in which both organisms benefit. Each individual provides an advantage to the other, enabling them to exploit each other and thereby enhance their chances of survival.
Commensalism: A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.
Parasitism: A relationship that is beneficial for one organism and harmful for the other.
Ecology: The study of relationships that living organisms have with each other, other organisms, and with their environments.
Mutualism: a mutually beneficial relationship in which both organisms benefit. Each individual provides an advantage to the other, enabling them to exploit each other and thereby enhance their chances of survival.
Commensalism: A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.
Parasitism: A relationship that is beneficial for one organism and harmful for the other.