~~~Interdependence~~~ Flashcards
1
Q
What is biomass?
A
The amount of biological material
2
Q
What do food chains always start with?
A
A producer
3
Q
Why is energy lost in a food chain?
A
Energy is lost to bodily processes eg respiration and growth
4
Q
What is mutualism?
A
When two different organisms that rely on each other to survive
5
Q
What is parasitism?
A
Non mutual relationship, where the parasite benefits off the other (the host)
6
Q
What is an example of a mutualistic feeding relationship?
A
Oxpecker with rhino
7
Q
What is an example of a parasitic feeding relationship?
A
Mistletoe
