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Unit 1 Topic 1 Vocab
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Science
7th Grade
06/10/2009

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Term
Ecology
Definition
The study of the relationship between living organisms and their environment.
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Ecologist
Definition
Someone who studies ecology.
Term
Habitat
Definition
The location where an organism lives.
Term
Adapted
Definition
Well suited.
Term
Adaptation
Definition
An inherited characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
Term
Ecosystem
Definition
The interactions between living and non living things in a particular environment.
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Symbiosis
Definition
Occurs when two species live closely together in a relationship that lasts over time.
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Parasitism
Definition
A symbiotic relationship in which 1 organism benefits and the other is harmed.
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Mutualism
Definition
A relationship between 2 different organisms in which each partner benefits from the relationship.
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Parasite
Definition
An organism that live on a host and feeds on it.
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Host
Definition
The organism that a parasite lives and feeds on.
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Commensalism
Definition
A symbiotic relationship in which 1 partner benefits and the other appears to neither lose nor gain.
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