What is the relationship? Commensalism Mutualism Predation Parasitism Competition X X x x  

BOTH species benefit from the relationship Mutualism BOTH species benefit from the relationship Commensalism One species benefits from the relationship and the other is neither helped nor harmed

Parasitism One species lives in or on another organism (the host) and harms it. Predation One organism captures and feeds on another organism.

Two or more species fighting for resources Competition Two or more species fighting for resources

The adult wasps sting the Catalpa Worm, injecting their eggs The adult wasps sting the Catalpa Worm, injecting their eggs.  The eggs hatch and feed on worm carefully keeping it alive. Relationship? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMG-LWyNcAs

Parasitism

Hyenas and lions fight for food .

Competition

A crab that carries a venomous sea urchin for protection A crab that carries a venomous sea urchin for protection. The urchin receives transportation. What is the relationship?

Mutalism

The Philippine Shrimp retreats into the narrow spaces between coral whenever it feels threatened. Coral is not harmed. What is the relationship?

Commensalism

Lampreys are primitive snake like fish with limited digestive systems. They attach to and feed on the body fluids of fish. This relationship is an example of…

Parasitism

The American Alligator searches in beaver dams to eat beavers The American Alligator searches in beaver dams to eat beavers. What relationship is this?

Predation

Taenia worm burrows in human eye which can cause the human to go blind Taenia worm burrows in human eye which can cause the human to go blind. What type of relationship is this?

Parasitism

Moray Eel with Cleaner Fish- Moray Eel gets a clean mouth and Cleaner Fish gets a meal. Relationship?

Mutalism

The Purple Sea Star feeds on muscles The Purple Sea Star feeds on muscles. What relationship between the starfish and the muscles?

Predation

Two ants struggle for a caterpillar.

Competition

Egrets eat insects that feed on the cow Egrets eat insects that feed on the cow. What type of relationship is this?

Mutalism

Barnacles adhering to the skin of a whale. Barnacles get a ride to gather food and the whale is unaffected. Relationship? .

Commensalism

Oxbird eats the parasites on a Antelope. Relationship?

Mutalism

Mistletoe grows on a tree and receives nutrients which harms the tree Mistletoe grows on a tree and receives nutrients which harms the tree? Relationship?

Parasistism

Barnacles attach themselves to the shells of sea turtles Barnacles attach themselves to the shells of sea turtles. The barnacles receive a home and transportation. Turtle is unaffected. Relationship?

Commensalism

The Sponge Crab is wearing a "hat" that consists of a living sponge colony. The sponge gains transportation while the crab gains a disguise. Relationship?

Mutalism

Remoras live very close to sharks Remoras live very close to sharks. The shark does not bother the remora, but the remora eats the leftover food the shark drops or does not eat. Relationship?

Commensalism

Orchids grow on the branches of high trees Orchids grow on the branches of high trees. These orchids get more water and sunlight than those on the ground. The tree is unaffected by the orchid’s presence. This relationship is an example of…

Commensalism

Ants lay eggs on an Acacia tree Ants lay eggs on an Acacia tree. Acacia covers the infected area with brown flesh. Ants reproduce while tree is harmed. What type of relationship is this?

Parasitism

Plants on the rainforest floor contend for sunlight.

Competition

This bear eats you. Relationship?