Exploring Commensalism in Symbiotic Relationships

The video explains commensalism, a type of symbiosis where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed. Examples include tree frogs hiding in plants, cattle egrets following cows, golden jackals scavenging from tigers, and monarch butterflies using milkweed. The video concludes with a reflection on the concept.

What is commensalism?

• None of the above

• A relationship where one organism is harmed while the other benefits

• A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected

• A relationship where both organisms benefit

Which animal benefits from hiding in plants, avoiding predators?

• Cattle egret

• Golden jackal

• Tree frog

• Tiger

What does the tree frog gain from hiding among plants?

• None of the above

• Ability to hunt

• Protection from predators

• Food

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why are the plants not affected by the tree frog?

• They are too large to notice

• They benefit from the frog's presence

• They are not aware of the frog

• They use the frog for nutrients

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What do cattle egrets eat that is stirred up by cows?

• Small mammals

• Insects

• Seeds

• Grass

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following is NOT an example of commensalism?

• Cows eating grass

• Golden jackals eating leftovers from tigers

• Cattle egrets eating insects near cows

• Tree frog using plants for hiding

What role do tigers play in the commensal relationship with golden jackals?

• They provide leftovers for jackals

• They protect the jackals

• They hunt with the jackals

• They share their territory

What advantage do monarch butterflies gain from milkweed?

• It attracts other butterflies

• It protects their eggs from predators

• It camouflages them

• It provides them with food

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which statement best describes the relationship between monarch butterflies and milkweed?

• Butterflies and milkweed mutually benefit each other

• Butterflies benefit from the milkweed, which remains unaffected

• Butterflies harm the milkweed

• Milkweed benefits, while butterflies are unaffected

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

How many times does the narrator believe 'commensalism' was said in the video?

• Less than 10 times

• Exactly 20 times

• More than 10 times

• 10 times

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7