18 Questions
What is commensalism in biology?
A relationship where one species benefits without harming the other
Which of the following is NOT an example of commensalism?
Cattel Egret feeding on ticks on a cow
Which term describes the ecological relationship between two species living in close proximity regardless of harmful or beneficial outcomes?
Symbiosis
In a commensal relationship, how does one species benefit?
By obtaining food or shelter without harming the other species
What is a common characteristic of commensalism?
One species benefits without affecting the other
Which of the following relationships is symbiotic but not an example of commensalism?
Barnacles & Cattel Egret
What is the primary benefit the crocodile receives from the plover bird in their relationship?
The plover bird cleans the crocodile's teeth and prevents infection.
What is the primary benefit the shark receives from the remora fish in their relationship?
The remora fish keeps the waters clear of scraps around the shark.
What is the primary benefit the Cape Buffalo receives from the Cattle egrets in their relationship?
The Cattle egrets clean the Cape Buffalo's hide and prevent infection.
In the relationship between the shark and remora fish, what is the primary benefit the remora fish receives?
The shark gives the remora fish free transportation across the oceans.
In the relationship between the Cape Buffalo and Cattle egrets, what happens if the Cattle egret eats ticks off the hide of the Cape Buffalo?
The relationship becomes one of mutualism.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit the shark receives from the remora fish in their relationship?
The remora fish protects the shark from predators.
What is the benefit for the egrets in their relationship with the cape buffalo?
The egrets receive food by eating ticks off the cape buffalo
In the mutualistic relationship between ravens and wolves, what does the raven provide?
The raven guides the wolf to a carcass
Which type of mutualism is described in the relationship between bacteria and humans/animals?
Internal mutualism
What is the role of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria in the digestive system of mammals?
It helps break down food that mammals cannot digest
Which statement about Escherichia coli (E. coli) is correct?
Most strains of E. coli are harmless, but some can cause severe foodborne illness
In the relationship between the red-billed oxpecker bird and the impala, what does the bird provide?
The bird removes insects from the impala's ears
Test your knowledge on animal mutualism, where different species benefit from each other in a symbiotic relationship. Explore examples like egrets eating ticks off cape buffaloes and ravens guiding wolves to carcasses.
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