Symbiotic Relationship

A coyote captures, kills, and eats a rabbit. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?

• mutualism
• commensalism
• parasitism
• predation

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Bacteria that live on the surface of our teeth require sugar from our food to survive. A by-product of bacteria's metabolism (body processes) breaks down and decays the enamel of our teeth. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

• predation

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria live in the roots of some plants. They provide usable nitrogen that the plants need, and in return, they get a "home" and nourishment from the plants. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

• predation

It is estimated that about 50% of us have eyelash mites that live in the base of our eyelashes. Although they are not life-threatening, the eyelash mites can cause a significant increase in skin issues such as rosacea and pimple-like blemishes. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

• predation

Skunks often live in burrows that have been dug and abandoned by woodchucks. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?

• commensalism

• mutualism

• parasitism

• predation