Ladybugs are common in gardens. Gardeners appreciate them because they eat plant-destroying insects such as aphids. If you wanted to encourage these beetles in your garden, you would want to provide for their basic needs.
What is not a basic need of the ladybug?
Select one:
a. Soil
b. A place to live
c. Food
d. Air
Lichens are not plants although they look like they might be. They are two species: algae and fungi. Because the algae are plants, they can make food for the fungi. The fungi soak up moisture to provide a moist environment for the algae. What kind of relationship do the fungi and algae share?
Select one:
a. Commensalism
b. Parasitism
c. Mutualism
d. Organism
I am having some trouble with these two questions; can someone help, please?
I did some reading and here are my answers; please check them.
#1 A, soil.
#2 C, mutualism.
I got them all correct :)
Sure! I can help you with those questions.
For the first question, the basic needs of a ladybug are soil, a place to live, food, and air. So, the answer would be (a) Soil. Ladybugs do not require soil as a basic need.
And for the second question, the relationship between fungi and algae in lichens is called mutualism. In mutualism, both organisms benefit from the relationship. The algae provide food for the fungi through photosynthesis, and the fungi provide a moist environment for the algae to grow.
Of course, I'll be glad to help you! Let's break down each question and go through the process of finding the correct answer.
For the first question about ladybugs, it asks about the basic needs of ladybugs and which one is not a basic need for them. Ladybugs require certain conditions to survive and thrive in a garden. To find the answer, we need to consider each option and identify whether it is a basic need for ladybugs.
a. Soil: Ladybugs do not depend on soil for their basic needs. They primarily live on plants and eat insects, so soil is not a requirement for them. So, it is a possible answer option.
b. A place to live: Ladybugs do need a place to live. They often live on plants, trees, or other vegetation. This is an essential need for them.
c. Food: Ladybugs rely on eating insects, such as aphids, for their nourishment. Food is a crucial requirement for their survival.
d. Air: Just like any other living organism, ladybugs require air to live. They breathe through tiny openings called spiracles on the sides of their bodies. Therefore, air is also a basic need for them.
Based on this analysis, the answer is option a. Soil. Ladybugs do not necessarily require soil for their basic needs.
Moving on to the second question about lichens and their relationship between fungi and algae. The question asks us to identify the type of relationship shared between these two species.
a. Commensalism: Commensalism is a type of relationship in which one organism benefits while the other is unaffected. Both species in this relationship benefit from each other, so commensalism is not the correct answer.
b. Parasitism: Parasitism is a type of relationship in which one organism benefits while the other is harmed. However, in the case of lichens, neither the fungi nor the algae harm each other. Therefore, parasitism is not the correct answer.
c. Mutualism: Mutualism is a type of relationship in which both organisms benefit from each other. In the given scenario, the algae produce food through photosynthesis, which benefits the fungi. At the same time, the fungi provide a moist environment for the algae to thrive. Hence, mutualism is the correct answer.
d. Organism: "Organism" is not a type of relationship but a broader term referring to any living creature. It is not the correct answer in this case.
Therefore, the correct answer for the second question is c. Mutualism.
I hope this explanation helps you with your questions! Let me know if there's anything else I can assist you with.