Symbiotic Relationships Quiz

Symbiotic Relationships

• Animals feeding on plants: This describes herbivory. Herbivory is a type of feeding relationship where one organism (the herbivore) consumes a producer (plant).

• Depends on a host for nourishment: This describes parasitism. Parasitism is a relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host).

• Suggestions of friends through Snapchat, Instagram, or Facebook: This is not a symbiotic relationship. These are social media interactions.

• A birds nest sitting in the tree whereas the tree is unharmed: This describes commensalism. Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed. In this case, the bird benefits from having a place to build a nest, and the tree is not affected.

• Animals feeding on plants: This describes herbivory. Herbivory is a type of feeding relationship where one organism (the herbivore) consumes a producer (plant). There is a direct transfer of energy between populations

Test your knowledge on different types of symbiotic relationships in nature. This quiz covers herbivory, parasitism, and commensalism, among others. Challenge yourself and learn how these relationships impact various organisms!