Question

Compare and contrast the three different types of symbiotic relationships that we went over in class. Be sure to provide an example of each. *

Answer 1

Answer:

Mutualism

Commensalism

Parasitism

Explanation:

In mutualism, both organisms benefit.

Ex. Sea anemone and clownfish. Clownfish gives the anemone food, the anemone allows the clownfish to use it as a home.

In commensalism, one organism benefits, while the other is neither harmed nor benefited.

Ex. Sharks or whales and remora fish. The remora rides along the belly of whales or sharks and when it eats, the pieces that float around, the remora eats the excess.

In parasitism, one organism is benefited, while the other is hurt.

Ex. Dogs and fleas. The fleas are constantly biting and feeding off of the dog's skin. The dog gets bitten and itches a lot.

Mutualism and commensalism are similar because at least one organism is benefited.

Parasitism and commensalism are different because instead of one organism not getting hurt, like in commensalism, that happens in parasitism.

Answer 2

Answer:

There are three different types of symbiotic relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.Parasitism describes a relationship between two organisms where one benefits, and the other is harmed. Mutualism: both partners benefit. ... Commensalism: only one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

examples

• mutualism- Oxpeckers and Grazing Animals
• Commensalism- Barnacles. While some barnacles are parasitic and others root on nonliving surfaces like rocks, many species are commensal.

• parasitism- Examples of parasites include mosquitoes, mistletoe, roundworms, all viruses, ticks, and the protozoan that causes malaria.                                      

hope it helps !!!