Symbiotic Relationships - Flashcard

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis refers to any close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is unaffected.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other, which is harmed.

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How does commensalism differ from mutualism?

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In commensalism, one organism benefits and the other is unaffected, while in mutualism, both organisms benefit.

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What is the primary difference between parasitism and mutualism?

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In mutualism, both organisms benefit, while in parasitism, one benefits and the other is harmed.

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Can you give an example of commensalism?

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An example of commensalism is golden jackals following tigers to feed on the remains of their kills.

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Can you give an example of mutualism?

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An example of mutualism is bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar for food.

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Can you give an example of parasitism?

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An example of parasitism is a tick feeding on the blood of a mammal.

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What is competition in ecological terms?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources in an ecosystem.