Question

fill in the missing words using the following vocabulary:

• predation
• commensalism
• mutualism
• parasitism
• competition
• ecosystem
• predator
• prey
• parasite
• ecosystem stability
• habitat

1. a(n) ecos... is a system consisting of all of the interactions that occur between the abiotic and biotic factors within an environment.
2. the symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit is called mutu....
3. □ is a condition that occurs when two or more organisms compete for the same resources within an ecological community.
4. the type of symbiotic relationship between two organisms where one of the organisms captures and feeds on the other is called □.
5. □ is the symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is neither harmed nor affected.

Explanation:

Question 1

An ecosystem is defined as a system that includes all interactions between abiotic (non - living) and biotic (living) factors in an environment. So the word to fill in is "Ecosystem".

In a symbiotic relationship, when both organisms involved benefit from the relationship, it is known as mutualism. So the word to fill in is "Mutualism".

When two or more organisms in an ecological community compete for the same resources, this interaction is called competition. So the word to fill in is "Competition".

Answer:

Ecosystem

Question 2