L3: Ecological Relationships Learning Objectives: Describe different ecological relationships between organisms. Explain the symbiotic relationships of mutualism, parasitism, and commensalism.
Relationships Competition Predation Symbiosis Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism
Competition – when organisms both rely on the same resource (example: food) Predation – when one organism eats another Symbiosis – close, unique relationship between two organisms Mutualism – symbiotic relationship when both organisms benefit Commensalism – symbiotic relationship when one organism benefits and the other is not harmed Parasitism – symbiotic relationship when one organism benefits while harming the other
Activity: Identify the type of ecological relationship We are going to watch a series of videos. Identify which type of ecological relationship is being shown. What is the ecological relationship between the monk seal and the octopus/eel/trigger fish? What is the ecological relationship between the monk seal and the jacks/sharks?
Activity: Identify the type of ecological relationship We are going to watch a series of videos. Identify which type of ecological relationship is being shown. What is the ecological relationship between the monk seal and the octopus/eel/trigger fish? Predator/prey What is the ecological relationship between the monk seal and the jacks/sharks? competition
Activity: Identify the type of symbiotic relationship We are going to watch a series of videos. Identify which type of symbiotic relationship is being shown. Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism
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