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Interactions in an ecosystem

Author: Marisol Hernandez

Introduction

Symbiosis is an ecological relationship between two species that live in close proximity to each other. Organisms in symbiotic relationships have evolved to exploit a unique niche that another organism provides. These relationships are based on the advantages that can be gained by finding and using a previously unexploited niche. Competition and predation are ecological relationships but are not symbiotic. Predation does not occur over a long period of time, and competition is an indirect interaction over resources.

Make flashcards

Flashcard Application-Adobe Spark

Make sure to follow the example from the link. 

You are required to create flashcards on the following vocabulary:

commensalism, mutualism, parasitism.

When completed, post a shared link of  flashcards to google classroom. Flashcards need to have all five components

  1. vocabulary word 
  2. an image 
  3.  the definition 
  4. a synonym
  5. a sentence that uses the word.


Ecological Relationships

This video goes over predation, competition, and symbiotic relationships.

Symbiotic Relationships

This video shows examples of extreme symbiotic relationships between organisms.

Link to digital story of mutualism

Rap Song Video

This video summarizes in a rap format the three symbiotic relationships.

Big Question

Answer the following after finishing the tutorial.