Symbiosis “Living Together”
Symbiosis Organisms of two different species living in a close relationship
Types of Symbiosis Mutualism – both organisms benefit
Decorator Crab & Sponges
Hermit Crab and Sea Anemone
Jellyfish with Zooxanthellae
Ants and Acacia Tree
Types of Symbiosis Mutualism – both organisms benefit Commensalism – one organism benefits. The other is neither helped nor harmed.
Loggerhead Sponge & Pistol Shrimp
Epiphytes on trees
Remora (aka shark sucker)
Types of Symbiosis Mutualism – both organisms benefit Commensalism – one organism benefits. The other is neither helped nor harmed. Parasitism – One organism benefits (parasite). The other is harmed (host).
Tapeworm
Hookworms
Roundworms
Aphid
Flea
Tick
Mite
Lamprey Eel
Lamprey Mouth
Isopod
Mistletoe
Predation not symbiosis