Ecological Relationships

What does it mean by "Ecological Relationships"?

• The interactions between between organisms within the ecosystem.

• Organisms having a close connection with each other.

• Two organisms from different species getting along through association

• Relationship between the same species without any harm.

Which is an example of "Mutualism"?

• A turtle swimming around a bunch of crabs.

• A dog eating meat from it's bowl.

• An eagle degrading a falcons body.

• A bee flying to a flower and giving it pollen.

Draw an example of Parasitism.

Which of the following is a "type" of an ecological relatiosnhip?

• reciprocity

• commensalism

• antagonism

• pillage

There are _ types of ecological relationships

What does "Decomposition" mean?

• Where an organisms body falls apart due to lack of energy.

• To reproduce once eating something rotten/spoiled.

• One organism kills and consumes another.

• Breaking down a dead organism slowly.

Which of the following is an example of "Amensalism"?

• When a cow steps on grass, it is crushed.

• A bird making a nest in a tree.

• If a shark captures a fish, it will eat it.

• Two hyenas will help each other to obtain water.

Based on your knowledge, write a simple definition of what an 'Ecological Relationship" means.

What is "Symbiosis"?

• A symbiotic relationship where one benefits the other organism.

• A long-term relationship where both organisms are benefited.

• A close relationship between two organisms of two different species.

• A rivalry between two organisms of the two same species causing harm.

Draw an example of "Predation"