Symbiosis

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What is Symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is how two living organisms interact with each other.

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What are the three main types of Symbiosis?

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Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism.

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What is Commensalism?

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A type of symbiosis where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is Mutualism?

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A type of symbiosis where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is Parasitism?

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A type of symbiosis where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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Give an example of Commensalism.

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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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Bees pollinating flowers; bees get food while flowers reproduce.

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Give an example of Parasitism.

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Fleas living on a dog; fleas benefit by feeding on the dog's blood, harming the dog.

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How does Symbiosis differ from Competition?

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Symbiosis involves interactions between organisms that can be beneficial or neutral, while competition involves organisms vying for the same resources.

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What is the role of a parasite in Parasitism?

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The parasite is the organism that benefits from the relationship, often harming the host.