Symbiosis
by Jackie Torija
Symbiosis Description
Mutualism
1. Oxpecker and a Rhinoceros or Zebra
- The oxpecker eats the parasites off the other animal. The oxpecker gets food and the rhino or zebra get rid of pests.
2. Bee and the Flower
The bee gets nectar from the flower and the flower gets pollinated through the movement of moving between flower to flower.
3. Spider Crab and the Algae
The spider crab lives in shallow areas, the algae gives camouflage from predators. The algae gets a place to call home. The crab feels safe away from predators.
4. Bacteria and a Human
The bacteria lives in the human's intestines. When the human eats it isn't able to digest the food fully, so the bacteria helps with the rest. The human gets help digesting food and the bacteria eats.
5. Dogs and Human
The dog gives companishion, love and protection. The human gives food and a place to call home.
http://www.necsi.edu/projects/evolution/co-evolution/mutualistic/co-evolution_mutualistic.html
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-symbiosis.html
Vocab Unit 11
The relationship between the oxpecker and a rhino.
Parasitism
1. Tapeworms and Cows
Tapeworms attach themselves to the intestines of cows. When a cow intakes food, the tapeworms deprive the host of nutrients it needs.
2. Fleas and Dogs
The flea attaches itself to the coat of a dog. Once that is done it sucks the blood of the animal, bites it, and causes it to itch. The flea in return gets a warm home.
3. Aphids and Plants
Aphids are insects that attack plants only to retrieve the sap that each contains.
4. Barnacles and Whales
The barnacles attach themselves to the body of whales. The whales in return get some small pain , itchiness, and annoyance from it.
5. Mosquitos and Humans
Mosquitoes land on humans to suck blood. The humans in return get slight pain and annoyance. Mosquitos can also transmit deadly diseases.
http://www.necsi.edu/projects/evolution/co-evolution/parasites/co-evolution_parasite.html
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-symbiosis.html
Vocab Unit 11
The relationship between a mosquito and a human.
Commensalism
1. Remora and Sharks
The remora fish attaches itself to the side or top of the shark's body. It feeds of the leftovers of the shark's dinner.
2. Egrets and Hippos
The egrets eat the insects, which doesn't hurt the animal, off of the hippos bodies. the egrets get food from this process and the hippo is not disturbed.
3. Emperor Shrimp and Sea Cucumbers
The shrimp hitches a ride on the sea cucumber. The sea cucumber gives the shrimp protection and a form of transportation. The sea cucumber is not harmed.
4. Birds and Army Ants
The ants move as a group down in the forest floor, while this is happening insects in their path are revealed. The birds following closely get to eat food and the ants are not harmed in any way.
5. The Monarch Butterfly and Milkweed
The milkweed contains a poisonous chemical which the butterfly stores throughout its lifespan. When a bird moves in to eat the butterfly, it gets sick. The milkweed is neither harmed or affected.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/examples-of-commensalism.html
http://www.britannica.com/science/commensalism
Vocab Unit 11
The relationship between a remora and a shark.