7L17.1 Symbiotic Relationships in the Ocean

What region is the video set in?

• Caribbean Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Southeast Asia

• Atlantic Ocean

What is another name for the clownfish?

• Lionfish

• Anemonefish

• Butterflyfish

• Parrotfish

What protects the anemone from predators?

• Stinging tentacles

• Camouflage

• Sharp teeth

• Fast swimming

What is a symbiotic relationship?

• A relationship where one species is always harmed

• A relationship where both species are always harmed

• A relationship where two species interact and at least one benefits

• A relationship where two species avoid each other

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Which type of symbiotic relationship benefits one species while harming the other?

• Neutralism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

What is an example of mutualism in the ocean?

• A remora hitching a ride on a shark

• A tick feeding on a cow

• A fish hiding among anemones

• A fish cleaning another fish of parasites

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What is commensalism?

• One species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed

• One species benefits while the other is harmed

• Both species are harmed

• Both species benefit

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How do clownfish protect themselves from anemone stings?

• By swimming very fast

• By developing a protective mucus coating

• By hiding in coral

• By changing color

What is one possible explanation for how clownfish develop their protective mucus?

• They swim very fast

• They secrete their own mucus

• They avoid touching the anemone

• They eat special algae

What happens when you eat yogurt?

• You get a free meal

• You become immune to diseases

• You fill your digestive tract with symbiotic bacteria

• You fill your digestive tract with harmful bacteria

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