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Select the type of relationship explained in each scenario.
1) The shrimp is immune to the stinging tentacles of the sea anemone and hides near it to be protected from predators. Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism Predator/Prey 2) Green algae and fungus depend on each other, the fungus gets nutrients from the algae and the algae gets water and nutrients from the fungus.
Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism Predator/Prey 3) The tapeworm attaches to the intestinal wall of the dog and uses the nutrients that are absorbed by the dog. Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism Predator/Prey 4) The owl has adapted to its ecosystem. At night the owl uses the features of large eyes, silent feathers, good hearing, and talons to find food. Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism Predator/Prey 5) The gall insect lays eggs in an oak tree, causing a lump that isn't harmful to the tree. It also gets shelter and food from the tree.
Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism Predator/Prey 6) Morel mushrooms help the tree roots absorb water and minerals. The sugar and starches from the roots are absorbed by the mushroom. When the tree dies, the mushrooms produce spores and reproduce. Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism Predator/Prey 7) Freshwater mussels lay larvae on fish which irrate the fish's scales. Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism Predator/Prey 8) The human digestive system contains bacteria which aide in digestion and vitamin production. Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism Predator/Prey 9) The bison stirs up insects in the grass, which cowbird eats. Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism Predator/Prey 10) An archer fish uses a spray (a fine jet of water) to knock an insect off a low lying branch into the water so it can be eaten. Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism Predator/Prey |