2.2 Competition, Predation, Symbiosis

What is symbiosis?

• A type of animal found in tropical regions.

• A process by which plants produce energy.

• Any close relationship between different species.

• A scientific term for a group of insects.

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What is mutualism?

• A symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is harmed.

• A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit in some way.

• A symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is unaffected.

• A type of competition where both species are harmed.

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What is commensalism?

• A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.

• A symbiotic relationship where one species is harmed and the other benefits.

• A symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is unaffected.

• A non-symbiotic relationship where both species are unaffected.

Select another example of commensalism from the options below.

• Cowbird and Bison

• Spider and Fly

• Human and Mosquito

• Bear and Salmon

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What is parasitism?

• A mutual relationship where both species benefit.

• A symbiotic relationship where one species benefits (parasite) and the other is harmed (host).

• A competitive relationship where both species are harmed.

• A predatory relationship where one species hunts the other.

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Which of the following is an example of parasitism?

• Bees and flowers

• Mosquito and humans

• Clownfish and sea anemones

• Oxpeckers and zebras

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Identify the organisms in the image that are commonly known to be a parasite in humans.

• Mosquito

• Tick

• Flea

• Tapeworm

What type of symbiotic relationship is shown between the shark and the cleaner fish?

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Predation

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What type of symbiotic relationship is exemplified by a hermit crab using shells made by other animals for protection?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Predation

What does a caterpillar eat?

• Meat

• Leaves on trees and other plants

• Fruits

• Nectar

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