Symbiotic Relationships Crossword Puzzle

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Symbiotic Relationships Crossword Puzzle

Symbiotic relationships show us how different species interact and depend on each other in nature. They can be complex and fascinating, and scientists study them to better understand the natural world. So, next time you see bees buzzing around flowers or a bird perched on a rhino’s back, remember that they might be in a symbiotic relationship, each with its own role to play in the ecosystem. 

Symbiotic Relationships in Nature – In the natural world, many organisms live together and interact with each other. Sometimes, these interactions can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral for the organisms involved. These interactions are known as symbiotic relationships, and they come in three main types:

  1. Mutualism:
    • Mutualism is like a win-win situation in nature. In this type of relationship, both organisms benefit.
    • For example, think of bees and flowers. Bees collect nectar from flowers for food, and in the process, they help pollinate the flowers. This benefits both the bees (food) and the flowers (reproduction).
  2. Commensalism:
    • Commensalism is when one organism benefits, and the other is neither helped nor harmed.
    • An example is a barnacle that attaches itself to the shell of a turtle. The barnacle gets a free ride and access to food particles carried by the turtle’s movement, while the turtle is not significantly affected.
  3. Parasitism:
    • Parasitism is a one-sided relationship where one organism benefits (the parasite) at the expense of the other (the host), which is harmed.
    • Fleas and ticks on dogs or cats are examples of parasites. They feed on the host’s blood and can cause discomfort or disease.
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symbiosis
Interactions between two different organisms living together where at least one of the organisms is benefiting.
mutualism
A symbiotic relationship in which BOTH species benefit from living together.
commensalism
A symbiotic relationship between two organisms in which ONE organism benefits and the other is not helped or harmed.
parasitism
A symbiotic relationship between two organisms of different species where ONE benefits and the other is harmed.
parasite
An organism that invades another organism and feeds off it.
host
An organism that a parasite lives on or in- the larger organism in the relationship.
limiting factor
An environmental factor that prevents a population from increasing.
competition
The struggle between organisms to survive in a habitat with limited resources.
predator
Hunter.
prey
Hunted.
predation
An interaction in which one organism kills another for food.
carrying capacity
The largest population size an ecosystem can sustain.
biotic
Living or once living (with life).
abiotic
Nonliving or without life.
habitat
An area where an organism lives.
niche
An organism’s role in its environment.
population
A group of organisms of the same species who live in the same area at the same time.
cooperation
Organisms working together to benefit each other.

 

Symbiotic Relationships Crossword Puzzle (SRCW) covers 18 terms.
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symbiosis     mutualism     commensalism   parasitism    parasite    host    limiting factor        competition     predator     prey     predation   carrying capacity    biotic     abiotic     habitat        niche     population    cooperation

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