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