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 are the three main types of symbiotic relationships?

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The three main types of symbiotic relationships are mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

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Define mutualism.

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

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Define 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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Define 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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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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What is an example of mutualism?

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An example of mutualism is bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar for food.

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What is an example of commensalism?

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An example of commensalism is barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacles benefit while the whale is not affected.

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What is an example of parasitism?

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An example of parasitism is a tapeworm living in the intestines of a mammal, benefiting by absorbing nutrients while harming the host.