Symbiotic Relationships Acc.

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What is Commensalism?

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A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is Parasitism?

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A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

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What is Mutualism?

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A relationship between two organisms in which both organisms benefit.

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Example of Commensalism?

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A pearlfish living inside a sea cucumber without harming it.

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Example of Parasitism?

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Athlete’s foot fungus growing on human skin, causing harm.

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Example of Mutualism?

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Clown fish living among sea anemones, getting protection while helping the anemone.

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What is Predation?

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A relationship where one organism (predator) kills and eats another organism (prey).

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How does Commensalism differ from Mutualism?

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In Commensalism, one organism benefits while the other is unaffected; in Mutualism, both benefit.

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How does Parasitism differ from Predation?

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In Parasitism, the host is harmed but not killed; in Predation, the prey is killed.

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What is an example of a mutualistic relationship in nature?

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Bees pollinating flowers while collecting nectar.