4. Marine Ecology

Community Ecology — Quiz

Test your understanding of community ecology with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which type of interaction occurs when two different marine species require the same limited resource?

Question 2

What is the term for the gradual process of change in species composition in a marine community over time?

Question 3

In a marine ecosystem, if a cleaner shrimp removes parasites from a fish, and both organisms benefit, what kind of symbiotic relationship is this?

Question 4

Which factor is most likely to initiate primary succession in a marine environment?

Question 5

A marine community's ability to resist change and remain stable despite disturbances is known as: