Symbiosis - Practice

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What is the definition of parasitism?

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A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits at the expense of the other, causing harm to the host.

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What type of symbiotic relationship do barnacles and whales have?

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Commensalism, where barnacles benefit by getting a place to live and feed, while whales are neither helped nor harmed.

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Describe mutualism and provide an example.

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit. An example is the relationship between fungi and algae, where fungi provide protection and nutrients, and algae provide energy through photosynthesis.

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What symbols represent parasitism in a face analogy?

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:) :(

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How do hookworms exemplify parasitism?

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Hookworms attach to the intestinal wall of a host, feeding on its blood, which can lead to blood loss, anemia, and iron deficiency in the host.

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What is commensalism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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Give an example of mutualism in nature.

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The relationship between bees and flowering plants, where bees get nectar for food and plants get pollinated.

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What is the difference between parasitism and mutualism?

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In parasitism, one organism benefits at the expense of the other, while in mutualism, both organisms benefit from the relationship.

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What is an example of a parasitic organism?

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Examples include tapeworms, hookworms, and lice.

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How does symbiosis differ from other types of ecological relationships?

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Symbiosis specifically refers to close, long-term interactions between different species, which can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral.