Symbiosis

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Symbiosis

• Its all about relationships!

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Symbiosis is a close relationship between two or
more different species.
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Mutualism
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MutualismA relationship where both species
benefit from the relationship.
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Parisitism
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Parasitism-- A relationship between two species
in which one species (the parasite) nourishes
itself to the disadvantage of the other species
(the host).
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Commensalism
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.
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CommensalismA relationship where one species
obtains food or shelter from the other species.
Does not harm or help the other species.
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Ammensalism
The black walnut secretes a chemical from its
roots that harms neighboring plants, an example
of amensalism.
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Predator/Prey
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Competition