Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism

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Commensalism

A relationship between two plants/animals in which one benefits and the other is unchanged

Parasitism

A relationship between two plants/animals where one benefits and the other is hurt

Mutualism

A relationship in which both plants/animals benefit

niche

An organism's particular role in an ecosystem

Mutualism example 3

Clownfish live within the protective tentacles of the sea anemone. In return, the sea anemone receives cleaning and protection.

Parasitism example 2

Parasitic worms live in and feed in living hosts. They receive nourishment and protection while disrupting their hosts' ability to absorb nutrients.

Mutualism example 2

The alligator has it's teeth cleaned and the bird gets a snack.

Mutualism example 1

The bee eats nectar and passes pollen on to help flowers reproduce

Commensalism example 3

The cattle egret is a type of heron that will follow livestock herds. The cattle egret benefits because it eats insects that are stirred up when the livestock move through the grass.

Commensalism example 2

The elephant provides a shadow and protection from predators for the birds.

Parasitism example 1

The mosquito drinks the blood of another organism. Sometimes transmitting disease.

Commensalism example 1

The remora rides attached to sharks and other types of fish. The remora benefits by gaining a measure of protection, and it feeds off of the remains of the meals of the larger fish.

Parasitism example 3

Ticks suck blood by burying their heads in the victim. They can pass down Lyme disease

symbiosis

any type of a close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms. The relationships can be mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic.

habitat

the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.


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