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A relationship between two species is called ______________.

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Symbiosis

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Front

What does symbiosis mean?

Back

Living together, close relationship between two species.

Front

Mutualism is when _____________.

Back

Both organisms benefit from the relationship.

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A Remora fish, a type of suckerfish, attach themselves to sharks and other large fish. They detach when the larger fish feeds and eat the leftover scraps. What kind of symbiosis is being represented?

Back

Commensalism.

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Front

What is mutualism?

Back

A close, long-lasting relationship when both parties benefit.

Front

What is commensalism?

Back

A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is parasitism?

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A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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Front

Give an example of mutualism.

Back

Bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.

Front

Give an example of commensalism.

Back

Barnacles attaching to a whale.

Front

Give an example of parasitism.

Back

A tick feeding on a dog.