Symbiosis in Nature

What is symbiosis?

• Symbiosis is a type of plant

• Symbiosis is a close and often long-term interaction between two different biological species.

• Symbiosis is a type of computer software

• Symbiosis is a form of weather phenomenon

Name the three types of symbiosis.

• Predation, cooperation, competition

• The three types of symbiosis are mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

• Mutualism, predation, parasitism

• Endosymbiosis, ectosymbiosis, exosymbiosis

Explain commensalism in symbiosis.

• Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other also benefits.

• Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

• Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from each other.

• Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is harmed.

How does parasitism differ from mutualism and commensalism in symbiosis?

• Commensalism involves both organisms benefiting

• Mutualism involves one organism benefiting at the expense of the other

• Parasitism involves one organism benefiting at the expense of the other, mutualism involves both organisms benefiting, and commensalism involves one organism benefiting while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

• Parasitism involves both organisms benefiting

Give an example of parasitism in symbiosis.

• A dog and its owner playing in the park

• An example of parasitism in symbiosis is a tick feeding on a host's blood.

• A bee pollinating flowers

• A lion and a zebra living together peacefully

Describe the relationship between clownfish and sea anemone as an example of symbiosis in nature.

• The relationship between clownfish and sea anemone is an example of commensalistic symbiosis, where the clownfish benefits from the sea anemone without providing any benefit in return.

• The relationship between clownfish and sea anemone is an example of parasitic symbiosis, where the sea anemone benefits from the clownfish without providing any benefit in return.

• The relationship between clownfish and sea anemone is an example of mutualistic symbiosis, where the clownfish is protected by the sea anemone's stinging tentacles, and in return, the clownfish helps to attract prey and removes parasites from the sea anemone.

• The relationship between clownfish and sea anemone is an example of competitive symbiosis, where both species compete for the same resources and do not benefit each other.

Explain the concept of lichen as an example of symbiosis in nature.

• Lichen is a competitive relationship between a fungus and an alga, where they both fight for resources.

• Lichen is a commensalistic relationship between a fungus and an alga, where the alga benefits but the fungus is unaffected.

• Lichen is a parasitic relationship between a fungus and an alga, where the fungus steals nutrients from the alga.

• Lichen is a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium, the fungus provides structure and protection and the alga provides nutrients

Discuss the role of gut bacteria in the human body as an example of symbiosis in nature.

• Gut bacteria play a crucial role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune system function.

• The human body can function normally without any gut bacteria

• Gut bacteria only cause harm to the human body

• Gut bacteria have no impact on the human body

How does the oxpecker-buffalo relationship exemplify symbiosis in nature?

• The oxpecker-buffalo relationship exemplifies symbiosis in nature because the oxpecker bird benefits from having the buffalo as a host.

• The oxpecker-buffalo relationship exemplifies symbiosis in nature because the buffalo benefits from feeding on parasites found on the oxpecker bird.

• The oxpecker-buffalo relationship exemplifies symbiosis in nature because the oxpecker bird benefits from feeding on parasites found on the buffalo, while the buffalo benefits from having the parasites removed.

• The oxpecker-buffalo relationship exemplifies symbiosis in nature because the buffalo benefits from having the oxpecker bird as a companion.