Interactions in the Ecosystem

An interaction where both species benefit is called

• Symbiosis

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

An interaction where one species benefits and the other is neither helped or harmed is called

• Symbiosis

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

An interaction where two species live closely together.

• Symbiosis

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

An interaction where one species benefits and the other is harmed

• Symbiosis

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

Organisms attempting to obtain the same resources such as food, water, and space is an example of...

• Predation

• Competition

• Symbiosis

• Mutualism

When one organism eats another organism for energy

• Predation

• Competition

• Symbiosis

• Mutualism

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Barnacles are immobile animals that live in the ocean. They attach themselves to whales to gain access to food and nutrient rich waters. The whales are not affected.

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

The water thick knees bird builds a nest next to a crocodile. When the crocodile is away, the bird watches over both nests. If the bird sees danger, they squawk to alert the crocodile. The bird receives protection from the crocodile, and the crocodile gets a babysitter.

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

As bears feed in the river, leeches attach to their legs. Leeches feed off the bears blood, hurting the bears.

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

An organism that is NOT native to a particular habitat

• Native species

• Invasive species

• Biodiversity

• Symbiosis