Species Interactions Quiz

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1.

Why is neutralism only a theory? (don't have to fill out just think)
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Species A is an organism which moves around by latching on to Species B. Species B is not effected by Species A. Is this interaction an antagonism?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No

Explanation
This interaction is not an antagonism, because Species B is not being effected by Species A.

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Species C and Species D live in the same rainforest. Both species are carnivores and their diets are the same. What is the relationship between Species C and D?
- A.
  
  Antagonsim
- B.
  
  Neutralism
- C.
  
  Competition
- D.
  
  Ammenalism
Correct Answer
C. Competition

Explanation
This relationship is an example of competition because both species are competing for the same resources.

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5.

Species E eats the dirt that Species F cannot clean by itself. Is this interaction an example of commensalism?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No

Explanation
Commensalism is an interaction between two species when one species benefits while the other is unaffected. In the interaction above, both species are benefiting, which is an example of mutualism.

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When Species G walks across the ground Species H is unable to grow, because it is being stepped upon. What kind of interaction is this an example of?
- A.
  
  Commensalism
- B.
  
  Ammenalism
- C.
  
  Neutralism
- D.
  
  Antagonsim
Correct Answer
B. Ammenalism

Explanation
The relationship above is an example of ammenalism, because one species is being negatively effected while the other is not being effected at all.

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7.

Two major categories of antagonsim are predation and .

Correct Answer
parasitism
parasite
parasite and host

Explanation
Parasitism is the relationship between a parasite and its host.

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8.

Which following relationships can a food web illustrate? (can have more than one answer)
- A.
  
  Neutralism
- B.
  
  Antagonsim
- C.
  
  Competition
- D.
  
  Mutualism
Correct Answer(s)
B. Antagonsim
C. Competition

Explanation
A food web illustrates antagonism and competition, because it illustrates predators and their prey. Predators can go after the same prey thus illustrating competition.

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Is commensalism a relationship that benefits both species in the interaction?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No

Explanation
Commensalism is an interaction where one species is benefited while the other is unaffected.

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What are the possible resolutions of a competitive interaction?I. One species goes extinct.II. One species moves to a different area.III. One species starts flying.
- A.
  
  I
- B.
  
  I and III
- C.
  
  I and II
- D.
  
  I, II, and III
Correct Answer
C. I and II

Explanation
Just because one species starts flying does not mean that it changes its diet.

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Species Interactions Quiz

Why is neutralism only a theory? (don't have to fill out just think)

There is no video available yet, please upload the video

Species A is an organism which moves around by latching on to Species B. Species B is not effected by Species A. Is this interaction an antagonism?

Species C and Species D live in the same rainforest. Both species are carnivores and their diets are the same. What is the relationship between Species C and D?

Species E eats the dirt that Species F cannot clean by itself. Is this interaction an example of commensalism?

When Species G walks across the ground Species H is unable to grow, because it is being stepped upon. What kind of interaction is this an example of?

Two major categories of antagonsim are predation and .

Which following relationships can a food web illustrate? (can have more than one answer)

Is commensalism a relationship that benefits both species in the interaction?

What are the possible resolutions of a competitive interaction?I. One species goes extinct.II. One species moves to a different area.III. One species starts flying.