Types of Symbiosis Flashcard

Front

What is symbiosis?

Back

Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different biological species.

Front

What are the three main types of symbiosis?

Back

The three main types of symbiosis are mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

Front

Define mutualism and provide an example.

Back

Mutualism is a type of symbiosis where both species benefit from the interaction. An example is bees and flowers.

Front

Define commensalism and provide an example.

Back

Commensalism is a type of symbiosis where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed. An example is remoras riding on whale sharks.

Front

Define parasitism and provide an example.

Back

Parasitism is a type of symbiosis where one species benefits at the expense of the other. An example is head lice on humans.

Front

What is an example of a mutualistic relationship in nature?

Back

An example of a mutualistic relationship is the interaction between clownfish and sea anemones.

Front

What adaptation might a prey animal have to avoid predators?

Back

Prey animals may have adaptations such as camouflage to avoid detection by predators.

Front

How do cleaner fish demonstrate mutualism?

Back

Cleaner fish eat dead skin and parasites off larger fish, benefiting from food while helping the host fish stay healthy.

Front

What is the role of bees in mutualistic relationships?

Back

Bees pollinate flowers while collecting nectar, benefiting both themselves and the plants.

Front

What is the difference between mutualism and commensalism?

Back

In mutualism, both species benefit, while in commensalism, one species benefits and the other is unaffected.