Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is the close relationship between two different species in an ecosystem.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiosis where one species benefits and the other is unaffected.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiosis where both species benefit from the relationship.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiosis where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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In a mutual relationship, how do the organisms interact?

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In a mutual relationship, both organisms are benefiting.

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Give 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 unaffected.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is honey guide birds and badgers; both benefit from finding and eating honey.

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Give an example of parasitism.

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An example of parasitism is a mosquito biting a human; the mosquito benefits while the human is harmed.

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What role does a host play in parasitism?

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In parasitism, the host is the organism that is harmed while providing benefits to the parasite.

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What is the difference between mutualism and commensalism?

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In mutualism, both species benefit; in commensalism, one benefits and the other is unaffected.