Symbiotic Relationships

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What is symbiosis?

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A close relationship between two different species that live together, often for a long time.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What are the three main types of symbiotic relationships?

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Mutualism, Commensalism, and Parasitism.

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Define mutualism.

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A type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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Define commensalism.

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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Define parasitism.

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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Example of mutualism.

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Bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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Example of commensalism.

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Barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacle benefits while the whale is unaffected.

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Example of parasitism.

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A tapeworm living in the intestines of a host.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the role of a parasite in a parasitic relationship?

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The parasite benefits by obtaining nutrients or resources from the host.

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What is the role of a host in a parasitic relationship?

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The host is harmed or negatively affected by the presence of the parasite.