Symbiotic Relationships

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What is a symbiotic relationship?

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A symbiotic relationship is a close interaction between two different species, where at least one species benefits from the relationship.

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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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Give an example of mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is the relationship between oxpeckers and rhinoceroses, where oxpeckers eat ticks off the rhinos, benefiting both.

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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 neither helped nor harmed.

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Give an example of commensalism.

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An example of commensalism is the relationship between remoras and sharks, where remoras feed on scraps from the shark without affecting the shark.

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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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Give an example of parasitism.

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An example of parasitism is a tapeworm living in the intestines of a host, where the tapeworm benefits while harming the host.

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What role do honey guide birds play in their symbiotic relationship with badgers?

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Honey guide birds alert badgers to the location of bee hives, benefiting both species as the badger gets honey and the bird gets to eat after.

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How do ostriches and gazelles benefit from their relationship?

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Ostriches and gazelles benefit by feeding together and watching for predators, enhancing their chances of survival.