Symbiosis

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What is Symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close relationship between two different species where at least one species benefits.

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What are the three main types of symbiotic relationships?

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The three main types are Mutualism, Commensalism, and Parasitism.

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Define Mutualism.

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

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Give an example of Mutualism.

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An example of Mutualism is the relationship between bees and flowers, where bees get nectar and flowers get pollinated.

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Define Commensalism.

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

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Give an example of Commensalism.

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An example of Commensalism is a bird building a nest in a tree; the bird benefits while the tree is not affected.

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Define Parasitism.

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

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Give an example of Parasitism.

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An example of Parasitism is a tick feeding on a dog; the tick benefits while the dog suffers.

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What happens in a Mutualism relationship?

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In a Mutualism relationship, both species work together and help each other survive.

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What happens in a Commensalism relationship?

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In a Commensalism relationship, one species benefits while the other is unaffected.