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Symbiosis Interactions Between Organisms MS-LS2-2

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the largest population that an environment can support

The largest population that an environment can support

Carrying capacity

The largest population that an environment can support. Carrying capacity. In simple terms, carrying capacity is the maximum number of living things that can survive in a specific area without causing harm to the environment.

a relationship where one species benefits but the other is neither helped nor harmed

A relationship where one species benefits but the other is neither helped nor harmed

Commensalism

A relationship where one species benefits but the other is neither helped nor harmed. Commensalism. In commensalism, one organism gets help like food or protection, while the other organism is just there and not affected.

a species critical to the survival of an ecosystem

A species critical to the survival of an ecosystem

Keystone species

A species critical to the survival of an ecosystem. Keystone species. A keystone species is an important animal or plant that helps keep balance in its ecosystem.

a symbiotic relationship between two species in which both benefit

A symbiotic relationship between two species in which both benefit

Mutualism

A symbiotic relationship between two species in which both benefit. Mutualism. Mutualism is when two different species help each other and both get advantages for survival.

a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed

A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed

Parasitism

A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed. Parasitism. Parasitism is when one organism lives on or in another organism, taking nutrients and causing harm.

an animal that hunts and eats other animals

Predator explained in an easy to understand way.

an animal hunted and eaten by a predator

Prey explained in an easy to understand way.

the close relationship between organisms of different species

Symbiosis explained in an easy to understand way.

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