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Title: Symbiosis


1
Symbiosis
  • A relationship where two organisms (of different
    species) live together.

2
There are 3 symbiotic relationships
  • Mutualism
  • A relationship where both species benefit.
  • Commensalism
  • A relationship where one organism benefits and
    the other does not benefit and is not harmed.
  • Parasitism
  • A relationship where one species harms the other
    species.

3
Examples of Mutualism
  • Termites and Bacteria in intestines
  • Bacteria live in intestines
  • Break down cellulose
  • Bacteria digest wood.

4
Examples of Mutualism
  • Rhino and Tick Bird
  • Tick bird eats ticks off of rhinoYUMMY! DINNER!
  • Tick bird warns of danger by making noise.
  • Tick bird eats ticks which can be parasites to
    the rhino

5
Examples of Mutualism
  • Bees and Flowers
  • Bees use the pollen and nectar to make honey
  • Flowers need the bees to help the plant
    reproduce.
  • They both benefit!

6
Examples of Commensalism
  • Clownfish and Sea Anemones
  • Clownfish live in anemones this gives them
    protection
  • Clownfish have a protective coating on scales
    that prevent them from getting stung.
  • Sea anemones do not benefit.

7
Examples of Parasitism
  • Tapeworm in Human
  • Tapeworms live in the intestines of humans and
    consume materials the host (the human) need!
  • Tapeworm thrives, the human is harmed.

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Examples of Parasitism
  • Tick on Dog
  • Ticks attach themselves on to the skin of a dog.
    The ticks suck the blood of the dog and can
    transfer diseases.
  • Tick thrives, the dog is harmed.
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