Ms7 Flashcards
what is symbiosis?
interspecific relationship between 2 or more organisms
What kin of relationship is symbiosis?
a CLOSE relationship
what are the four kinds of symbiosis?
- mutualism(+/+)
- commensalism(+/o)
- exploitation/parasitism(+/-)
- competition(-/-)
What is one example of mutualism?
coral provides shelter for algae(zooxanthellae) that provides food
What is an example of Commensalim?
water buffalo kicks up insects; cattle egret eats them
One example of Exploitation?
Any kind of predation (herbivory; predation; parasitism)
what is parasitism?
an exploitation example where one organism is living on another, called a host
One example of parasitism?
Wasp eggs on caterpillar; wasp eggs hatch and get food, caterpillar dies
What is competition?
competing for resources (water; shelter; food; mates)
One example of competition?
A watering hole
What is it called when there is symbiosis between different species?
Interspecific