Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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

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What are the three main types of symbiotic relationships?

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

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Define mutualism.

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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Define parasitism.

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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Define commensalism.

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is unaffected.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is a honeybee pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.

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Give an example of parasitism.

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An example of parasitism is a tapeworm living in the intestines of a cat.

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Give an example of commensalism.

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An example of commensalism is remoras swimming alongside sharks, eating scraps left behind.

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What is a host organism?

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A host organism is one that provides a habitat or food for another organism, often in a parasitic relationship.

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What is the role of a parasite?

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A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.