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 symbiosis?

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The three main types of symbiosis 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 unaffected.

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Give an example of commensalism.

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An example of commensalism is barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacles benefit while the whale 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 is harmed.

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What is the role of oxpeckers in mutualism with hippos?

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Oxpeckers eat parasites off hippos, benefiting from food while helping the hippos by removing harmful pests.

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How do hummingbirds and flowers demonstrate mutualism?

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Hummingbirds feed on nectar from flowers and, in return, help pollinate the flowers.