Symbiosis

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What is Symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close relationship between two different organisms, where at least one of the organisms benefits.

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What are the three main types of symbiosis?

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

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What is Mutualism?

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

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Can you 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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What is Commensalism?

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

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Can you give an example of Commensalism?

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An example of commensalism is barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacle benefits while the whale is unaffected.

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What is Parasitism?

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

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Can you give an example of Parasitism?

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An example of parasitism is fleas feeding on a dog's blood; the flea benefits while the dog is harmed.

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What happens in a Mutualistic relationship?

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In a mutualistic relationship, both organisms involved gain benefits from the interaction.

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What happens in a Commensal relationship?

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In a commensal relationship, one organism benefits while the other is not affected.