Match the Type of Species Interaction to the Correct Description

question 34

Short Answer

Match the type of species interaction to the correct description.
-Some plants live in association with bacteria that can fix nitrogen. The nitrogen from the bacteria is shared with the plant and the bacteria receive carbohydrates from the plant.
A)competition
B)predation
C)mutualism
D)commensalism
E)parasitism

• A)competition
• B)predation
• C)mutualism
• D)commensalism
• E)parasitism

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Definitions:

Strengthens

To increase in power, magnitude, or effectiveness.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as a consequence of an undesirable action, aimed at reducing that behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a response increases because a negative condition is removed or avoided.

Secondary Reinforcer

A type of reinforcer which does not satisfy a basic biological need but has been learned to be valuable through association with primary reinforcers.