Understanding Symbiosis in Organisms

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What happens when the Braconid wasp lays their eggs inside the tomato hornworm caterpillar?

The wasps start to feed on the caterpillar's insides (correct)

The wasps help the caterpillar grow

The caterpillar becomes a predator

The caterpillar becomes immune to diseases

How does the tapeworm benefit from attaching itself to the intestines of its host?

By helping the host digest food

By protecting the host from other parasites

By absorbing nutrients intended for the host (correct)

By providing the host extra nutrients

In the case of tapeworms and infected organisms, what relationship exists between the tapeworm and its host?

Symbiotic

Mutualistic

Commensalistic

Parasitic (correct)

What is the primary action of the isopod on the fish's tongue?

It replaces the fish's tongue Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome for the tomato hornworm caterpillar when the Braconid wasps hatch inside it?

The caterpillar's insides are digested and it dies Signup and view all the answers

What relationship exists between bees and flowers?

Mutualism Signup and view all the answers

How does the wasp benefit from laying eggs inside the tomato hornworm caterpillar?

It feeds on the caterpillar's insides Signup and view all the answers

Commensalism differs from Mutualism in that:

Only one species benefits in commensalism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of Braconid wasps hatching inside tomato hornworm caterpillars?

They eventually cause the death of the caterpillar Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between commensalism and mutualism?

Commensalism benefits both species involved, while mutualism only benefits one species. Signup and view all the answers

How does the isopod affect the fish's tongue?

It replaces the fish's tongue and then feeds on the fish's blood. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Braconid wasp do when it lays its eggs inside the tomato hornworm caterpillar?

The eggs hatch into adult wasps that feed on the caterpillar's insides. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of feeding for tapeworms inside their host organisms?

By eating host's partially digested food in the intestines. Signup and view all the answers

How do tapeworms benefit from attaching themselves to their host organism?

By feeding on partially digested food from the host. Signup and view all the answers

Commensalism differs from Mutualism primarily in terms of:

Commensalism harms one species involved, while Mutualism benefits both species. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the caterpillar when Braconid wasps start to hatch inside it?

The wasp larvae start to feed on the inside of the caterpillar. Signup and view all the answers

In a mutualistic relationship, what can be said about the interaction between two species?

Both species benefit from each other. Signup and view all the answers

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