Element Cycles and Symbiotic Relationships

Hermit crabs live in shells made and then abandoned by snails. This neither harms nor benefits the snails.

• commensalism

• parasitism

• mutualism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

As buffalos walk through grass, insects become active and are seen and eaten by cowbirds. This neither harms nor benefits the buffalo.

• commensalism

• parasitism

• mutualism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Wrasse fish feed on the parasites found on the black sea bass's body. Both species benefit.

• commensalism

• parasitism

• mutualism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Honey guide birds alerts and directs badgers to bee hives. The badgers then expose the hives and feed on the honey first. Then the honey guide bird eats. Both species benefit.

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitim

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

The otters help the kelp by eating the sea urchins which consume the kelp endangering it. The kelp provides an anchor for the otter to wrap around themselves while they sleep.

• parasitism

• commensalism

• mutualism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Cattle egrets are birds that forage in fields among cattle. The egrets get easy access to food and the cattle don't care if they are there or not.

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is unharmed.

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

Clown fish live among anemones, acting as a lure for the sea anemone's prey. The clown fish gets protection and shelter from the anemone.

This is an example of which type of symbiosis?

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

Mistletoe extracts water and nutrients from the spruce tree to the tree's detriment.

• commensalism

• parasitisim

• mutualism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Types of orchids grow high on the branches of the tall kapok trees of the jungle. This adaptation allows the orchid to get to the light. The tree is not harmed.

• parasitism

• commensalism

• mutualism