Symbiotic Relationships

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What is mutualism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is commensalism?

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

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What is parasitism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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A 6th grader and their pet, where both provide companionship and care for each other.

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Give an example of commensalism.

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A bird building its nest in a tree, where the bird benefits and the tree is not affected.

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Give an example of parasitism.

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A tick feeding on a dog, where the tick benefits and the dog is harmed.

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What is symbiosis?

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A close and long-term interaction between two different species.

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How do ostriches and gazelles demonstrate mutualism?

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They feed next to each other and help each other spot predators.

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What role do ants play in the mutualistic relationship with acacia trees?

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Ants protect the acacia tree from herbivores while receiving food and shelter from the tree.

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What is the significance of the hermit crab and sea anemone relationship?

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The hermit crab gains protection from predators while the sea anemone gets transportation and access to food.

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