Symbiotic Relationships

Symbiosis is a situation in which 2 different species live together in close association. Just living in the same place is not enough. If they are separated, one (or both!) of these organisms will probably die. There are 3 types of symbiosis, Mutualism, Parasitism, and Commensalism. Mutualism+ + M utualism is when both organisms benefit from the relationship. An example, ants are living in an young acacia plant.

It's Mutual! Hummingbird and flower Pompeii worm & bacteria in thermal vents t he most heat-tolerant animal on Earth with bacteria that form a "fleece-like" covering on their backs. the worms secrete mucous from tiny glands on their backs to feed the bacteria, and in return they are protected by some degree of insulation. Lichen Nemo!!! Leafhoppers & Meat ants H oppers produce secretions that meat ants will feed on. In return, they protect them from predators hornslough.or g/sloughlife/pl ants/lichen.ht m ove.nus.edu.sg/pub/sea shore/text/2 65.htm

Ants on a leafcutter Cleaner shrimp & Moray Eel Plover & Nile Crocodile Symbiosis - Biology Encyclopedia - plant, body, process, animal Symbiotic Wonders of the Aerial World | WebEcoistSmiotic Wonders of the Aerial World | WebEcoist webewebecoist.momtastic.com Helping each other!

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A relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is not affected. Orchids are epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants). They grow high in the canopy of rainforest on the branches of trees. The orchids benefit in several ways. The main benefit is probably that they can get more sunlight. In addition, they may be more easily visited by the moths which pollinate them. Also, because they are up high the wind can more easily catch and spread their tiny seeds. Commensalism + 0 A Giant in the Rainforest: The Kapok Tree | NYBG

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