Predation, Parasitism, and Mutualism Review

These flashcards cover key concepts related to predation, parasitism, and mutualism as discussed in the lecture.

Predation involves the relationship between predators and __.

prey populations.

The __ response refers to the immigration of predators to an area of high prey density.

Aggregate.

Optimal Foraging Theory considers the trade-offs between conflicting __ and Energy.

demands.

Müllerian mimicry involves unpalatable species sharing similar __ with others.

color patterns.

Batesian mimicry is when animals evolve coloration that resembles toxic species without the __.

toxin.

In predator defenses, __ coloration warns predators of an organism's toxicity.

Warning.

In herbivory, plants have defenses like structural features, chemical toxins, and __ materials.

indigestible.

Parasites are organisms that live on or in a host from which they obtain __.

nutrients.

Ectoparasites live on the host's __.

skin.

Holoparasitic plants are completely dependent on their host for __.

survival.