Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism
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.