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Symbiotic Relationships

Symbiotic Relationships. What is a symbiotic relationship?. A relationship between two or more organisms that may, but does not necessarily, benefit each member. . 3 Types of Symbiotic Relationships. Commensalism Mutualism Parasitism.

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Symbiotic Relationships

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  1. Symbiotic Relationships

  2. What is a symbiotic relationship? A relationship between two or more organisms that may, but does not necessarily, benefit each member.

  3. 3 Types of Symbiotic Relationships • Commensalism • Mutualism • Parasitism

  4. Put a check next to those statements that you agree with. Agree Disagree Symbiosis indicates a necessary close ____ ____ relationship between 2 organisms of same species. ____ ____ Parasitic relationships are always harmful. Commensalism means 2 organisms live ____ _____ together, but neither is actually affected by the other. ____ _____ In symbiosis, there are some situations in which 1 organism is not affected by the other one at all.

  5.   • Commensalism - A relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is not harmed nor helped. • Mutualism - A relationship in which both organisms benefit. • Parasitism - A relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed.    

  6. Examples of Commensalism Organism 1 Organism 2

  7. Shark & Remora commensalism The remora attaches itself to the shark and saves energy since it doesn’t have to swim, and it gets to snack on the sharks kills. The shark doesn’t get anything.

  8. Emperor Shrimp & Sea Cucumber commensalism This tiny emperor shrimp is riding along on the back of a sea cucumber (a long worm-like starfish relative) while it crawls along a sandy bottom. The shrimp gets to travel around under the protection of its much larger partner, and the sea cucumber doesn't seem to mind.

  9. Cattle & Cattle Egrets commensalism As these cattle walk around eating grass they stirup lots of insects. The egrets hang around and get a yummy meal of insects.

  10. Examples of Mutualism Organism 1 Organism2

  11. Moray Eel & Cleaner Fish mutualism This moray eel has a small fish cleaning between its teeth. The eel gets a clean mouth while the cleaner fish gets a nice meal.

  12. Antelope & Ox Bird mutualism This ox bird hangs out on the antelope and gets a delicious meal of bugs living on the antelope. The antelope gets rid of parasites.

  13. Flower & Hummingbird mutualism A Humming bird benefits from drinkingthe flowers becausethe flower comes likefood to the Humming bird.The flower benefits from the Humming bird because the Humming bird pollinatesit.

  14. Acacia Tree & Ants mutualism Acacia trees provide the perfect dwelling place for ants, as they have big thorns. The ants hollow out the thorns and live in them, where they are protected from difficult climate conditions. Also, the tree provides a sweet nectar for the ants to eat. In return for food and shelter, the ants protect the tree from other insects that may damage it, as well as from herbivores that feed from the tree.

  15. Examples of Parasitism Organism 1 Organism2

  16. Mosquito & Human blood parasitism The mosquito sucks out blood from a human for food and protein. A mosquito bite is left on the skin that is itchy & red.

  17. Fleas & dogs/cats parasitism Fleas are external parasites that feed off the blood of their host. The mammals that house these insects end up with tiny itchy bites, and they constantly scratch their bodies.

  18. Wasp & Caterpillar parasitism A wasp lays its eggs on a caterpillar. When the wasp eggs hatch, the larva will eat the caterpillar and kill it.

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