Symbiosis

Symbiosis Symbiosis is a type of community interaction Symbiosis is a close, long-term relationship between two organisms

Types of Symbiosis There are three main types of symbiosis Parasitism: a symbiotic relationship in which one individual is harmed while the other individual benefits Example: A tapeworm living inside a mammal’s digestive tract and absorbing nutrients from what their host eats

Types of Symbiosis Mutualism: a symbiotic relationship in which both individuals benefit Example: A bee visits flowers for food in the form of nectar or pollen, while simultaneously carrying pollen from one flower to another allowing for the plants to reproduce

Types of Symbiosis Commensalism: a symbiotic relationship in which one individual benefits while the other individual is not affected Example: Cattle egrets hang around Cape buffalos to feed on the insects and lizards that are forced out of their hiding places by the movement of the buffaloes through the grass

Outcome of Relationship Summary Type of Symbiosis Outcome of Relationship Parasitism + / - Mutualism + / + Commensalism +/ 0