Symbiotic Relationships
• Mutualism: a relationship between two
organisms in which both benefit from the
relationship.
• Commensalism: a relationship between two
organisms in which only one of them benefits,
but does not harm the other.
• Parasitism: a relationship in which one
organism benefits and the other is harmed.
Honeybee and Flower
Mutualism
Flea and Dog
Parasitism
Remora Fish & Shark
Commensalism
Crocodile and Plover Bird
Mutualism
Cleaner shrimp & Fish
Mutualism
Cattle Egret
Commensalism
Lamprey and Fish
Parasitism
Tomato Hornworm and Wasp Larva
Parasitism
Carrier Crab and Sea Urchin
Mutualism
Oxpecker and Hippo
Mutualism
Boxer Crab and Sea Anemone
Mutualism
Caribou and Arctic Fox
Commensalism
Emperor Shrimp and Sea Cucumber
Commensalism
Dung Beetle
Commensalism
Tapeworm and Dog
Parasitism
Scallop with Barnacles
Commensalism
Grouper and Wrasse
Mutualism
Philippine Shrimp and Bubble Coral
Commensalism
Now it’s time to do your own!
Give an example for each symbiotic relationship.
• Claim
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• What kind of relationship? (Evidence)
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• Why? (Reasoning)
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