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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What does mutualism mean?

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

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What does parasitism mean?

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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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What does commensalism mean?

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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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Which symbols represent mutualism?

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The symbols representing mutualism are +, +.

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Which symbols represent parasitism?

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The symbols representing parasitism are +, -.

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Which symbols represent commensalism?

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The symbols representing commensalism are +, 0.

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What is predation?

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Predation is an interaction where one organism (the predator) eats another organism (the prey) for energy and nutrients.

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Can you give an example of mutualism?

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