#3 Reading Quiz~Symbiosis

What is the primary characteristic of mutualism in symbiotic relationships?

• Both species benefit from the interaction

• One species benefits while the other is unaffected

• One species benefits at the expense of the other

• Both species are harmed

Which of the following is an example of commensalism?

• Bacteria and cows

• Remora fish and sharks

• Ticks and dogs

• Red-billed Oxpecker and mammals

In parasitism, what is the role of the organism that benefits?

• Host

• Symbiont

• Parasite

• Commensal

What recent discovery has been made about the Red-billed Oxpecker's relationship with mammalian herbivores?

• It is purely mutualistic

• It is purely parasitic

• It exhibits both mutualistic and parasitic behaviors

• It has no impact on the mammals

What educational resources are mentioned as helpful for understanding symbiotic relationships?

• Graphic organizers and sorting worksheets

• Textbooks and lectures

• Online videos and documentaries

• Field trips and experiments