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hostcompetitorpredatorprey

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host
B
competitor
C
predator
D
prey
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What are the three types of symbiotic relationships?

A
competition, cooperation, predation
B
commensalism, mutualism, parasitism
C
parasitism, predation, competition
D
mutualism, cooperation, commensalism
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In a desert ecosystem, coyotes and rattlesnakes both eat the same type of mouse as a primary part of their diets. Recently, coyotes have been hunted and killed by people, decreasing the overall coyote population.How will this most likely affect the rattlesnake population over time?

A
It will decrease because coyotes are the prey.
B
It will increase because coyotes are the prey.
C
It will decrease because coyotes are the competition.
D
It will increase because coyotes are the competition.
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Which is the best example of competition in a forest ecosystem?

A
A colony of bees builds and protects a hive together.
B
Ticks live and feed on deer.
C
Wolves hunt and eat rabbits.
D
Blue jays and finches nest in the same oak trees.
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Salazar made a chart to describe some relationships among species. Relationships among SpeciesXYBoxing crabs gently carry anemones in their claws to sting predators and keep them away. The anemones feed off bits of food the crab drops.Fleas live on the warm body of a dog, biting the dog and eating its blood. The flea bites cause the dog to itch. Which headings best complete the chart?

A
X: CompetitionY: Parasitism
B
X: CompetitionY: Commensalism
C
X:CommensalismY: Mutualism
D
X: MutualismY: Parasitism
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Which best compares mutualism, parasitism, and commensalism between two organisms?

A
Both organisms benefit in mutualism and parasitism, but only one benefits in commensalism.
B
Both organisms benefit in mutualism, only one benefits in parasitism, and none benefits in commensalism.
C
Both organisms benefit in mutualism and commensalism, but only one benefits in parasitism.
D
Both organisms benefit in mutualism, but only one in parasitism and commensalism.
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Which describes an interaction in which organisms work together so that all organisms in the group benefit?

A
cooperation
B
parasitism
C
commensalism
D
competition
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Which describes an interaction in which two organisms that interact must use the same limited resources?

A
commensalism
B
parasitism
C
predation
D
competition
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In which type of relationship do both species always benefit?

A
mutualism
B
symbiosis
C
commensalism
D
competition
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hostcompetitorpreyparasite

A
host
B
competitor
C
prey
D
parasite

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