3 Questions
Which of the following best describes symbiosis in biology?
The long term living together of unlike organisms
What is mutualistic symbiosis?
When both partners benefit from the relationship
What is parasitic symbiosis?
When one partner benefits at the expense of the other
Study Notes
Symbiosis in Biology
- Symbiosis refers to the close and often long-term relationship between different species, in which one species, the symbiont, lives in close association with another species, the host.
Mutualistic Symbiosis
- Mutualistic symbiosis is a type of symbiosis in which both species benefit from each other's presence.
- In this type of symbiosis, both the host and the symbiont gain from the relationship.
- Example: Clownfish and sea anemone, where the clownfish receives protection from predators and the sea anemone benefits from the clownfish's waste.
Parasitic Symbiosis
- Parasitic symbiosis is a type of symbiosis in which one species, the parasite, benefits from the relationship, while the other species, the host, is harmed.
- In this type of symbiosis, the parasite derives nutrients or other benefits from the host, while the host is negatively affected.
- Example: Tapeworms and humans, where the tapeworm benefits from the nutrients in the human's digestive system, while the human is harmed.
Test your knowledge on symbiosis and learn about the various ways different organisms rely on each other to survive with this quiz! From mutualism to commensalism, this quiz covers it all.
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