Symbiosis

An ecological interaction between two organisms.

• Predation

• Parasitism

• Symbiosis

• Herbivory

A symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit.

• Symbiosis

• Commensalism

• Predation

• Mutualism

A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other organism is harmed.

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other organism neither benefits nor is harmed.

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Predation

A symbiotic relationship in which one organism preys on (and eats) another organism.

• Parasitism

• Predation

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

Species that eats any part of a plant

• Parasitism

• Herbivory

• Commensalism

• Competition

The stork uses its saw-like bill to cut up the dead animals it eats. As a result, the dead animal carcass is accessible to some bees for food and egg-laying.

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Predation

• Parasitism

Alligator and Deer - A lucky alligator spots a deer drinking water, attacks the deer, kills it, and eats it for food.

• Predation

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

Whale and Plankton - A whale uses its teeth to filter plankton from the water and eats the plankton for food.

• Predation

• Parasitism

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

Bear and Berries - The bear forages through the forest and finds berries for food.

• Commensalism

• Symbiosis

• Mutualism

• Predation