Vocabulary: Habitat, Niche, Competition, Predation, Symbiosis, Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism

Commensalism

-Commensalism is an interaction between organisms where one species benefits and the other does not benefit nor is it harmed.

Competition

-Competition happens when two organisms fight for similar resources such as food, space, or water.

Niche

- The niche of a species is made up of all the physical, chemical, and biological factors that a species needs to survive, stay healthy, and reproduce.

Mutualism

-Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

Predation

-Predation is a biological interaction where a predator (an organism that is hunting) feeds on its prey (the organism that is attacked).

Symbiosis

-Symbios is an interaction between two or more organisms that live in direct contact with one another.

Habitat

-The habitat of an organism is considered all of the biotic and abiotic factors where an organism lives.

Parasitism

Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits while the other is harmed.