Symbiosis

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A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is not affected...

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Commensalism

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Cattle egrets forage in fields among cattle, benefiting from insects stirred up by the cattle, which are unaffected by the egrets.

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commensalism

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Symbiosis

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Living together, close relationship between 2 species

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A relationship between two organisms in which both organisms benefit

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Mutualism

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Fungi form lichens by living in a close relationship with algae. The fungus provides a protective home for the algae, and gathers nutrients from rainwater. The algae gathers energy from the sun using photosynthesis. Both organisms share nutrients with each other. What type of relationship is this? Options: commensalism, mutualism, parasitism, predation.

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mutualism

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What type of relationship is described: Honeyguide birds find a bee hive, attract Honey badgers to open it, and then both species feed? Options: commensalism, mutualism, parasitism, predation.

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mutualism

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Gall Insects lay their eggs in the leaves or branches of Oak trees. Oak trees provide shelter and food to the insect larvae. Options: commensalism, mutualism, parasitism, predation.

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commensalism

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What type of relationship do hookworms have with their host?

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parasitism

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A relationship between 2 organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed

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parasitism

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Organisms that make up the living part of an ecosystem.

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biotic factors