Study Jams - Symbiotic Relationships

What is symbiosis?

• A relationship between organisms that benefits one, is harmful to the other.

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• A relationship between two organisms, which may have benefits or harmful effects.

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• A relationship between organisms that benefits one, while the other is not affected.

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• A relationship between organisms that benefits both.

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Describe the relationship between the bee and the flower.

• Commensalism: The bee benefits, while the flower is not affected.

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• Mutualism: Both organisms benefit.

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• Parasitism: The flower is harmed, the bee benefits.

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What type of symbiotic relationship describes fleas and dogs?

• Parasitism: One harmed, other benefits

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• Mutualism: both benefit

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• Commensalism: one benefits, other not affected

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What are the effects of the relationship between a bird's nest and a tree?

• Mutualism: The bird and the tree benefit.

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• Parasitism: The bird benefits while the tree is harmed.

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• Commensalism: The bird benefits while the tree is not affected.

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