Symbiosis

What is the origin of the word 'symbiosis'?

• Spanish, meaning 'friendship'

• Greek, meaning 'living together'

• French, meaning 'cooperation'

• Latin, meaning 'togetherness'

In mutualism, how do both species benefit?

• One species benefits while the other is harmed

• One species benefits while the other is unaffected

• Both species benefit equally from the relationship

• Neither species benefits

Which of the following is an example of mutualism?

• A remora fish attached to a shark

• A bee pollinating a flower

• A flea on a dog

• A flea on a dog

What characterizes commensalism?

• One species benefits, the other is unaffected

• Both species benefit

  
  

• One species benefits, the other is harmed

• Both species are harmed

Which of the following is an example of commensalism?

• A virus infecting a human

• A remora fish eating leftovers from a shark

• A bird building a nest in a tree

• A bee pollinating a flower

What is the main characteristic of parasitism?

• One species benefits, the other is unaffected

• One species benefits at the expense of the other

• Neither species benefits

• Both species benefit

Which of the following is an example of parasitism?

• A bee pollinating a flower

• A bird eating insects off a buffalo

• A remora fish attached to a shark

• A flea on a dog

What is the term for the species that is harmed in parasitism?

• Host

• Benefactor

• Parasite

• Symbiont

How do humans and dogs exhibit a symbiotic relationship?

• Humans and dogs have no interaction

• Humans provide food, and dogs offer protection

• Dogs provide food, and humans offer protection

• Humans and dogs compete for resources

Which type of symbiosis is considered harmful to one of the species involved?

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• None of the above