What is symbiosis? Please list 3 different types of symbiosis. (2 points)
Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species.
1. Mutualism: Both species benefit from the interaction. An example is the relationship between bees and flowers, where the bees get nectar from the flowers while also assisting in pollination.
2. Commensalism: One species benefits from the interaction while the other is neither harmed nor helped. An example is barnacles attaching themselves to whales, using the whales for transportation and access to food without harming them.
3. Parasitism: One species benefits while the other is harmed. An example is the relationship between ticks and mammals, where ticks feed on the blood of the host and can transmit diseases.