Symbiosis

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Symbiosis is when an animal uses another animal for resources

Does this include carnivores/herbivores?

a worm in a slug’s eye will not damage the slug, but sits there until a bird picks it out

little creature that attaches itself to sharks/whales/dolphins

SymbiosisDefinition: A close relationship between individuals of two or more species.

● Partners in symbiosis have an effect on each others’ lives. This could be an affect on their ability to survive or reproduce.

● Symbioses are classified by which species benefits from the relationship.

● Four main types of Symbiosis:○ Mutualism○ Commensalism○ Parasitism○ Predation

MutualismA relationship in which BOTH species benefit.

Examples:

● Bees & the flowers they pollinate.● Oxpecker & Zebra (parasites, warning calls)● Humans & Plants●

ParasitismA relationship in which one organism (parasite) feeds on the living body of the other organism.

Examples:

● Mosquitos● Ticks● Brood Parasites● Tapeworms

CommensalismA relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

Examples:

● Cattle Egrets● Hermit Crabs● Whale Barnacles

PredationA one-time relationship in which one organisms feeds on another resulting in death.

Examples:

● Lion & a Cape Buffalo

● Bear & Fish● Cat & Mouse● Fox & Rabbit