Symbiotic Relationships

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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.

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Mutualism is when _____________.

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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?

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Commensalism.

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Front

What is mutualism?

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

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What is commensalism?

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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.

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Bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.

Front

Give an example of commensalism.

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Barnacles attaching to a whale.

Front

Give an example of parasitism.

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A tick feeding on a dog.