Symbiotic Relationships

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In a parasitic relationship, one organism is ___________ and one organism is benefiting.

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harmed

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In a mutual relationship, both organisms are ________________.

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benefiting

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Commensalism is where one organism is benefiting and the other organism is _____________________.

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not affected

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A bee and a flower work together to benefit each other. This is an example of _________________. The bee helps the flower by pollinating it and the flower helps the bee by providing it with nectar.

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mutual relationship

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A dog is harmed by a tick when it sucks the dog’s blood and irritates its skin. The tick is benefiting because it is getting nutrients from the dog. This is an example of a ________________.

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parasitic relationship

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When a dog and a tick are in a relationship. The dog is being harmed and the tick is benefiting. The tick is using the dog as its ____________.

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host

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A clown fish and a sea anemone are in a close relationship. The sea anemone provides shelter and protection for the clown fish. The clown fish help clean the anemone and scare away predators. This is an example of ______________________.

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mutualism

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A tapir and a song bird work together to help each other find food. This is an example of a _________________ relationship.

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mutual

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Mrs. Burnham had oatmeal with berries for breakfast. The bacteria in her gut break down the nutrients from the berries. This type of symbiosis is called...

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mutualism

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A whale has barnacles that attach to his skin. The barnacles get a free ride from the whale. The whale is not helped by this relationship. This is an example of _________.

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commensalism