Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to one or both parties.

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What are the three main types of symbiotic relationships?

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The three main types of symbiotic relationships are mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

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Define mutualism.

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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Define commensalism.

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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Define parasitism.

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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Example of mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is the relationship between yucca flowers and yucca moths, where both species benefit.

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Example of commensalism.

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An example of commensalism is barnacles attaching to whales, where barnacles benefit and whales are unaffected.

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Example of parasitism.

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An example of parasitism is a tapeworm living in the intestines of a host, benefiting while harming the host.

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What happens in a mutual relationship?

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In a mutual relationship, both organisms are benefiting.

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What is competition in the context of symbiosis?

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Competition occurs when two species vie for the same resources, which can lead to negative effects for one or both species.