Relationships in Ecosystems

Great-horned Owl and Saguaro Cactus: An owl nests on a cactus in the desert.

• Mutually Beneficial

• One benefits

• Parasite - Host

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Oxpecker and Rhinoceros: Oxpeckers feed on the ticks found on a rhinoceros

• Mutually Beneficial

• One benefits

• Parasite - Host

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Goby fish and blind shrimp: The shrimp share their dens with the goby fish. The fish provide the shrimp protection from predators.

• Mutually Beneficial

• One benefits

• Parasite - Host

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Dogs and Fleas: Fleas live on dogs and cause them to itch.

• Mutually Beneficial

• One benefits

• Parasite - Host

Barnacles and whales: Barnacles attach themselves to whales but don't hurt the whales.

• Mutually beneficial

• One benefits

• Parasite - Host

Cleaner Fish and Shark: The cleaner fish feeds on parasites in the shark's mouth and gills.

• Mutually Beneficial

• One Benefits

• Parasite - Host

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Deer and burdock: Burdock is a plant that creates burrs. It relies on animals like deer to spread their seeds for them.

• Mutually beneficial

• One benefits

• Parasite - Host

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Fringe-Toed Lizard and Desert Rat: The lizard moves into holes abandoned by desert rats.

• Mutually Beneficial

• One benefits

• Parasite - Host

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Spiny-tailed lizards and fat-tailed scorpion: The lizards let the scorpion live in its shady den. The scorpion helps to protect the lizard from predators.

• Mutually Beneficial

• One benefits

• Parasite - Host

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Mosquitos and Humans: Mosquitos land on humans and drink their blood, leaving behind a painful itchy bump.

• Mutually beneficial

• One benefits

• Parasite - Host