Symbiosis

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Symbiosis

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

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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.

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Examples of Mutualism

• Termites and Bacteria in intestines
• Bacteria live in intestines
• Break down cellulose
• Bacteria digest wood.

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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

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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!

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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.

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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.