Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to one or both parties.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other, which is harmed.

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Example of commensalism: Remora and shark. What happens?

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Remora fish eat scraps left by sharks without harming them.

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Example of mutualism: Bees and flowers. What happens?

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Bees collect nectar from flowers and help pollinate them, benefiting both.

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Example of parasitism: Tick and dog. What happens?

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Ticks feed on the blood of dogs, benefiting themselves while harming the dog.

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Why is biodiversity important?

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Biodiversity indicates a healthy ecosystem, supporting various life forms and ecological processes.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is an example of a mutualistic relationship in nature?

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The relationship between clownfish and sea anemones, where both species benefit.