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Science Midterm Terms
Definitions For The First 4 Science Units
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7th Grade
02/12/2012

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Ecology
Definition
The study of how organisms interact in an ecosystem
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Ecologist
Definition
A person who studies abiotic and biotic relationships in an ecosystem.
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Adapted
Definition
well-suited.
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Adaptation
Definition
A characteristic inherited to help an organism survive in an environment.
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Symbiosis
Definition
An interaction between organisms living in close proximity to each other that lasts over a long time.
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Mutualism
Definition
A symbiotic relationship between two animals that benefits both animals.
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Parasitism
Definition
A symbiotic relationship between two animals that benefits one and harms the others.
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Commensalism
Definition
A symbiotic relationship between two animals that benefits one and neither benefits nor harms the other
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