Animal Symbiosis NF

What is mutualism in nature?

• A relationship where both animals benefit

• A relationship where one animal is harmed

• A relationship where one animal benefits and the other is not affected

• A relationship where both animals are harmed

Which of the following is an example of commensalism?

• Bees and flowers

• Cleaner fish and bigger fish

• Birds building nests in trees

• Wolves hunting in packs

How do cleaner fish help bigger fish?

• By providing them with food

• By cleaning bugs off their skin

• By protecting them from predators

• By helping them find mates

Why are symbiotic relationships important in nature?

• They help animals compete with each other

• They keep the world balanced and healthy

• They allow animals to live independently

• They increase the number of predators

What do bees get from flowers in a mutualistic relationship?

• Shelter

• Food

• Protection

• Water