17 Questions
What happens when the Braconid wasp lays their eggs inside the tomato hornworm caterpillar?
The wasps start to feed on the caterpillar's insides
How does the tapeworm benefit from attaching itself to the intestines of its host?
By absorbing nutrients intended for the host
In the case of tapeworms and infected organisms, what relationship exists between the tapeworm and its host?
Parasitic
What is the primary action of the isopod on the fish's tongue?
It replaces the fish's tongue
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
What relationship exists between bees and flowers?
Mutualism
How does the wasp benefit from laying eggs inside the tomato hornworm caterpillar?
It feeds on the caterpillar's insides
Commensalism differs from Mutualism in that:
Only one species benefits in commensalism
What is the primary impact of Braconid wasps hatching inside tomato hornworm caterpillars?
They eventually cause the death of the caterpillar
What is the primary difference between commensalism and mutualism?
Commensalism benefits both species involved, while mutualism only benefits one species.
How does the isopod affect the fish's tongue?
It replaces the fish's tongue and then feeds on the fish's blood.
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.
What is the primary mode of feeding for tapeworms inside their host organisms?
By eating host's partially digested food in the intestines.
How do tapeworms benefit from attaching themselves to their host organism?
By feeding on partially digested food from the host.
Commensalism differs from Mutualism primarily in terms of:
Commensalism harms one species involved, while Mutualism benefits both species.
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.
In a mutualistic relationship, what can be said about the interaction between two species?
Both species benefit from each other.
Explore the concept of symbiosis between different species, where at least one organism benefits from the interaction. Learn about endosymbiosis and ectosymbiosis, and how organisms coexist and interact with each other.
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