Types of Ecological Interactions

The video explores various ecological interactions, including mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, predation, and amensalism. Each interaction is explained with examples, such as honeybees and flowers for mutualism, epiphytes for commensalism, mosquitoes for parasitism, lions and zebras for predation, and elephants and ants for amensalism. The video concludes with a knowledge check to reinforce learning.

What type of interaction occurs when both organisms benefit from their relationship?

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Amensalism

• Mutualism

Which of the following is an example of mutualism?

• Mosquito and human

• Elephant and ant

• Honeybee and flower

• Lion and zebra

In commensalism, how is the unaffected partner described?

• Destroyed

• Neutral

• Harmed

• Benefited

Which example illustrates commensalism?

• Cuscuta and host plant

• Epiphyte and tree

• Crocodile and plover bird

• Fox and rabbit

What is the main characteristic of parasitism?

• Both partners benefit

• One partner is harmed

• One partner is neutral

• Both partners are unaffected

Which of the following is an example of parasitism?

• Elephant and ant

• Lion and zebra

• Mosquito and human

• Frog and rainforest plant

In predation, what happens to the prey?

• It benefits

• It is harmed but survives

• It remains unaffected

• It is killed

Which pair represents a predator-prey relationship?

• Epiphyte and tree

• Lion and zebra

• Mosquito and human

• Crocodile and plover bird

In amensalism, how is the unaffected organism described?

• Destroyed

• Benefited

• Harmed

• Neutral

Which scenario is an example of amensalism?

• Honeybee and flower

• Lion and zebra

• Mosquito and human

• Wild pig disturbing soil organisms