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20 Cards in this Set
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Symbiosis
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association between two species, often obligatory, does not specify relationship
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Parasite
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highly specialized, reproduce more quickly than host
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Micro parasites
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small, fast generation time (virus, bacteria)
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Macro parasites
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longer generation time, don't usually complete life cycle in one host(worms, ticks)
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Ectoparasites
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live on skin
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Endoparasites
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live in host
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Definitive Host
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host species where parasite becomes an adult and reaches maturity
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Intermediate Host
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harbor soe developmental phase
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Facultative Mutualism
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one species can live without the other
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Obligatory Mutualism
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cannot live without each other
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Trophic Mutualism
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both species gain nutrients form the other
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Defensive
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receive food or shelter in return for defending their partners against predation
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Dispersive
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species that transport pollen or seeds
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Protective
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One species protects the other
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Myrmecophile
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any organism mutually associated with ants
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Phoresy Commensalism
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use another animal for transport
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Metabiosis Commensalism
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indirect, use part of dead animal for benefit
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Inquilinism Commensalism
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using another organism for a house
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Brood Parasitism
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cowbirds, put eggs in another's nest
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Kleptoparasitism
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steal food
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