Title: Symbiosis
1Symbiosis
- Its all about relationships!
2Symbiosis is a close relationship between two or
more different species.
3Mutualism
4MutualismA relationship where both species
benefit from the relationship.
5Parisitism
6Parasitism-- A relationship between two species
in which one species (the parasite) nourishes
itself to the disadvantage of the other species
(the host).
7Commensalism
Cleaner shrimp cleaning a zebra moray eel.
Mutualistic relationships such as these promote
the well-being of the host fishes and provide
food for those that do the cleaning.
8CommensalismA relationship where one species
obtains food or shelter from the other species.
Does not harm or help the other species.
9Ammensalism
The black walnut secretes a chemical from its
roots that harms neighboring plants, an example
of amensalism.
10Predator/Prey
11Competition