Symbiosis Types

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What is Commensalism?

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A relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is Mutualism?

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A relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is Symbiosis?

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A close relationship between two species that live together.

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What is Parasitism?

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A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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Example of Commensalism?

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Barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacle benefits while the whale is unaffected.

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Example of Mutualism?

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Bees pollinating flowers while collecting nectar; both benefit.

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Example of Parasitism?

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Ticks feeding on a dog; the tick benefits while the dog is harmed.

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What is the role of honey-guide birds in Mutualism?

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They lead badgers to bee hives, benefiting from the leftovers after the badger feeds.

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What is Competition in ecology?

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A relationship where two organisms vie for the same resources, harming each other.

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How does Mutualism differ from Commensalism?

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In Mutualism, both organisms benefit; in Commensalism, only one benefits.