Symbiosis Homework
Research one example for each of the types of symbiosis. Name the organism in the example and paste or draw
a picture for each type.
Mutualism
Gobies and pistol shrimp
The relationship between
gobies and pistol shrimp is
mutualism because both
species benefit. For
example, whilst the pistol
shrimp builds a burrow for
them both the goby offers
the shrimp protection
from predators.
Mutualism
Bacteria and Human
The relationship between
bacteria and humans is
mutualism because me
both benefit. For example,
whilst the bacteria is
provided an environment
to thrive with sources of
nutrients, the human
receives metabolites
which cannot be obtained
otherwise.
Name ____________________
Commensalism
Bird making a nest in a tree
The relationship between
birds and trees is
commensalism because
whilst the bird benefits the
tree is unaffected. For
example, the bird uses the
tree as a protective and
hidden place form
predators to build a nest for
their eggs, whilst the tree is
unaffected.
Commensalism
Tree frogs on trees & plants
the relationship between
tree frogs and trees and
plants is commensalism
because whilst one species
benefits the other is
unaffected. For example,
the tree frogs use plants
and trees as a hiding place
for protection against
predators.
Parasitism
Mosquitoes and humans
The relationship between
mosquitoes and humans is
parasitism because one of
the species benefits, whilst
the other is harmed. For
example, as the female
mosquitoes takes blood
meals for egg production,
the human is losing blood.
In addition, some
mosquitoes can be vectors
and leave viruses and
parasites that spread and
make you sick.
Parasitism
Tapeworms and humans
The relationship between
tapeworms and humans is
parasitic because whilst one
species benefits the other is
harmed. For example, when
the human host consumes
undercooked cow meat, they
can develop a tapeworm
infection that results in
digestive problems including
abdominal pain, loss of
appetite, weight loss, and
stomach issues.