Symbiotic Relationships

The otters help the kelp by eating the sea urchins which consume the kelp endangering it. The kelp provides an anchor for the otter to wrap around themselves while they sleep.

• parasitism

• commensalism

• mutualism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Clown fish live among anemones, acting as a lure for the sea anemone's prey. The clown fish gets protection and shelter from the anemone.

This is an example of which type of symbiosis?

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Barnacles create home sites by attaching themselves to whales. This neither harms nor benefits the whales.

• commensalism

• parasitism

• mutualism

Mistletoe extracts water and nutrients from the spruce tree to the tree's detriment.

• commensalism

• parasitisim

• mutualism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Hermit crabs live in shells made and then abandoned by snails. This neither harms nor benefits the snails.

• commensalism

• parasitism

• mutualism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

As buffalos walk through grass, insects become active and are seen and eaten by cowbirds. This neither harms nor benefits the buffalo.

• commensalism

• parasitism

• mutualism

A flea feeds on a mouse's blood to the mouse's harm.

• commensalism

• parasitism

• mutualism

Wrasse fish feed on the parasites found on the black sea bass's body. Both species benefit.

• commensalism

• parasitism

• mutualism

Ticks feed on deer blood to the deer's detriment.

• commensalism

• parasitism

• mutualism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Types of orchids grow high on the branches of the tall kapok trees of the jungle. This adaptation allows the orchid to get to the light. The tree is not harmed.

• parasitism

• commensalism

• mutualism

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2