Symbiotic Relationships in Nature: Mutualism Commensalism and Parasitism Explained

The video discusses symbiotic relationships, focusing on mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. It provides examples of each type, explaining how different species interact and benefit or harm each other. Mutualism involves mutual benefits, commensalism involves one-sided benefits without harm, and parasitism involves one benefiting at the expense of the other.

What are the three types of symbiotic relationships discussed in the video?

• Commensalism, Predation, Parasitism

• Parasitism, Competition, Mutualism

• Mutualism, Competition, Predation

• Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism

In mutualism, how do clownfish benefit from their relationship with sea anemones?

• They get cleaned by the anemones

• They gain a place to lay eggs

• They receive protection from predators

• They get food from the anemones

Which of the following is an example of mutualism?

• Mosquitoes feeding on blood

• Ticks on dogs

• Barnacles on whales

• Bees pollinating flowers

What is the main benefit that ants provide to the bull horn acacia plant?

• Pollination

• Seed dispersal

• Protection from herbivores

• Nutrient supply

In commensalism, what benefit do cattle egrets gain from following cattle?

• Access to water sources

• Shelter from the sun

• Protection from predators

• Insects stirred up by cattle

Which of the following is an example of commensalism?

• Fleas on a dog

• Orchids growing on trees

• Lice on a human

• Bees and flowers

What is a common characteristic of parasitic relationships?

• One species is harmed

• Both species are harmed

• Both species benefit

• One species is unaffected

Which organism is responsible for causing malaria in humans?

• Plasmodium

• Tick

• Amoeba

• Tapeworm

What type of parasite is a tapeworm?

• Protozoa

• Arthropod

• Helminth

• Bacteria

Which arthropod is known for spreading diseases like Zika and West Nile virus?

• Louse

• Mosquito

• Tick

• Flea