The relationship(s) between organisms within an eco-system. Symbiosis The relationship(s) between organisms within an eco-system.
Mutualism This is a win-win relationship Both organisms benefit from each other
Commensalism This is a win-?? (no one cares) relationship One organism benefits, the other one doesn’t care – it isn’t helped or harmed.
Parasitism This is a win-lose relationship One organism benefits, the other is harmed flea tick
Digger Bee & Palo Verde Mutualism
Gila Woodpecker & Screech Owl Commensalism http://helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/bto/desbiome/saguaro.htm
Mexican Long-tongued Bat & Palmer Agave Mutualism
Phainopepla & Mistletoe Mutualism http://waynesword.palomar.edu/plnov99.htm http://www.laspilitas.com/California_birds/Silky_flycatcher/Phainopepla..html
Cowbird & the Oriole Parasitism
Mutualism Wood Rat & Prickly Pear http://www.arizonahighways.com/custom.cfm?name=c_nature.cfm&secid=33&id=144 http://www.desertusa.com/magoct97/oct_pa/du_prkpear.html
Cactus Wren & Cholla Cactus Commensalism http://www.arizonahighways.com/custom.cfm?name=c_nature.cfm&secid=37&id=100
Hummingbird & Ocotillo Mutualism http://www.desertmuseum.org/pollination/hummingbirds.php
Commensalism Saguaro & Palo Verde http://lowenddslr.com/photos/sabino-canyon-nursery-tree.php
Desert Tortoise / Prickly Pear Mutualism
Mistletoe and Mesquite Parasitism http://helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/bto/desbiome/parasite.htm Mistletoe is a parasite. It lives off of another plant. (They like Mesquite trees)
Javelina and Mesquite Mutualism
Gila Woodpecker & Saguaro Commensalism
Broomrape & Bursage Parasitism
Yucca & Yucca Moth Mutualism http://waynesword.palomar.edu/ww0902a.htm