Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species.

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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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Bees pollinating flowers is an example of mutualism.

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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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Barnacles attaching to a whale is an example of commensalism.

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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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A tick living on a dog is an example of parasitism.

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What is the role of oxpeckers in mutualism?

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Oxpeckers eat parasites off large mammals, benefiting from food while helping the mammals.

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How do aphids demonstrate parasitism?

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Aphids feed on plant sap, harming the plant while benefiting themselves.