Matching Pairs Ecosystem Interactions Flashcards Part IIOnline version Flash Cards review Ecosystem Interactions by Ryan Corigliano 1 Mutualism 2 Ecosystem 3 Amount of water a plant gets 4 Parasitism 5 Habitat 6 Symbiosis 7 Intraspecific Competition 8 Niche 9 Amount of sunlight 10 Commensalism 11 Predator 12 Prey 13 How tall a plant is 14 Interspecific Competition 15 Camouflage 16 Competition A relationship between organisms that strive for the same limited resources. A role a species plays in an ecosystem. A symbiotic relationship in which the parasitic species benefits while the host species is harmed. A symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits while the other is not affected. A relationship between organisms when they compete with members of the same species. A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit How is the height of a plant in the tropical rain forest effected by the amount of sunlight available? Identify the dependent variable. How is the height of a plant in the tropical rain forest effected by the amount of sunlight available? Identify a possible controlled variable. An animal who hunts down and feeds on other animals The physical area where a species lives. Includes the living organisms in an area and the non-living aspects of the environment. An animal that is hunted and eaten by other animals How is the height of a plant in the tropical rain forest effected by the amount of sunlight available? Identify the independent variable. A relationship between organisms when they compete with members of different species. A adaptation in both predator and prey species that allows them to hide. A close and long-term relationship between different species.