. Use the evidence to identify the interactions between species. Select the correct interaction for each of the examples.(5 points) mutualism predator-prey competition commensalism parasitism Tick and Human: Certain blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease, which can cause serious illnesses in humans. Blacklegged ticks attach to animals such as humans and feed on their blood. mutualism – Tick and Human: Certain blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease, which can cause serious illnesses in humans. Blacklegged ticks attach to animals such as humans and feed on their blood. predator-prey – Tick and Human: Certain blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease, which can cause serious illnesses in humans. Blacklegged ticks attach to animals such as humans and feed on their blood. competition – Tick and Human: Certain blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease, which can cause serious illnesses in humans. Blacklegged ticks attach to animals such as humans and feed on their blood. commensalism – Tick and Human: Certain blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease, which can cause serious illnesses in humans. Blacklegged ticks attach to animals such as humans and feed on their blood. parasitism – Tick and Human: Certain blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease, which can cause serious illnesses in humans. Blacklegged ticks attach to animals such as humans and feed on their blood. Hawk and Mouse: Hawks are excellent hunters with great eyesight. They can see mice as the mice scurry in fields, and they quietly swoop down to capture the mice for their next meals. mutualism – Hawk and Mouse: Hawks are excellent hunters with great eyesight. They can see mice as the mice scurry in fields, and they quietly swoop down to capture the mice for their next meals. predator-prey – Hawk and Mouse: Hawks are excellent hunters with great eyesight. They can see mice as the mice scurry in fields, and they quietly swoop down to capture the mice for their next meals. competition – Hawk and Mouse: Hawks are excellent hunters with great eyesight. They can see mice as the mice scurry in fields, and they quietly swoop down to capture the mice for their next meals. commensalism – Hawk and Mouse: Hawks are excellent hunters with great eyesight. They can see mice as the mice scurry in fields, and they quietly swoop down to capture the mice for their next meals. parasitism – Hawk and Mouse: Hawks are excellent hunters with great eyesight. They can see mice as the mice scurry in fields, and they quietly swoop down to capture the mice for their next meals. Lion and Cheetah: Lions and cheetahs are both fierce hunters. They both enjoy eating a variety of other animals, such as gazelles. If the populations of smaller animals were to decrease, it would be hard for both lions and cheetahs to find enough food. mutualism – Lion and Cheetah: Lions and cheetahs are both fierce hunters. They both enjoy eating a variety of other animals, such as gazelles. If the populations of smaller animals were to decrease, it would be hard for both lions and cheetahs to find enough food. predator-prey – Lion and Cheetah: Lions and cheetahs are both fierce hunters. They both enjoy eating a variety of other animals, such as gazelles. If the populations of smaller animals were to decrease, it would be hard for both lions and cheetahs to find enough food. competition – Lion and Cheetah: Lions and cheetahs are both fierce hunters. They both enjoy eating a variety of other animals, such as gazelles. If the populations of smaller animals were to decrease, it would be hard for both lions and cheetahs to find enough food. commensalism – Lion and Cheetah: Lions and cheetahs are both fierce hunters. They both enjoy eating a variety of other animals, such as gazelles. If the populations of smaller animals were to decrease, it would be hard for both lions and cheetahs to find enough food. parasitism – Lion and Cheetah: Lions and cheetahs are both fierce hunters. They both enjoy eating a variety of other animals, such as gazelles. If the populations of smaller animals were to decrease, it would be hard for both lions and cheetahs to find enough food. Spider Crab and Algae: Small spider crabs live in shallow ocean areas. Certain algae species live on the backs of the crabs. The algae coloration allows the crabs to blend into the ocean floor so that they are camouflaged. In return, the algae have a convenient habitat on the backs of the crabs. mutualism – Spider Crab and Algae: Small spider crabs live in shallow ocean areas. Certain algae species live on the backs of the crabs. The algae coloration allows the crabs to blend into the ocean floor so that they are camouflaged. In return, the algae have a convenient habitat on the backs of the crabs. predator-prey – Spider Crab and Algae: Small spider crabs live in shallow ocean areas. Certain algae species live on the backs of the crabs. The algae coloration allows the crabs to blend into the ocean floor so that they are camouflaged. In return, the algae have a convenient habitat on the backs of the crabs. competition – Spider Crab and Algae: Small spider crabs live in shallow ocean areas. Certain algae species live on the backs of the crabs. The algae coloration allows the crabs to blend into the ocean floor so that they are camouflaged. In return, the algae have a convenient habitat on the backs of the crabs. commensalism – Spider Crab and Algae: Small spider crabs live in shallow ocean areas. Certain algae species live on the backs of the crabs. The algae coloration allows the crabs to blend into the ocean floor so that they are camouflaged. In return, the algae have a convenient habitat on the backs of the crabs. parasitism – Spider Crab and Algae: Small spider crabs live in shallow ocean areas. Certain algae species live on the backs of the crabs. The algae coloration allows the crabs to blend into the ocean floor so that they are camouflaged. In return, the algae have a convenient habitat on the backs of the crabs. Egret and Cattle: Some species of egrets (a type of bird) live near cattle fields. When the cattle graze, they cause insects to move out of their hiding places. The egrets use that opportunity to capture the insects for food. The cattle don't seem to notice the egrets. mutualism – Egret and Cattle: Some species of egrets (a type of bird) live near cattle fields. When the cattle graze, they cause insects to move out of their hiding places. The egrets use that opportunity to capture the insects for food. The cattle don't seem to notice the egrets. predator-prey – Egret and Cattle: Some species of egrets (a type of bird) live near cattle fields. When the cattle graze, they cause insects to move out of their hiding places. The egrets use that opportunity to capture the insects for food. The cattle don't seem to notice the egrets. competition – Egret and Cattle: Some species of egrets (a type of bird) live near cattle fields. When the cattle graze, they cause insects to move out of their hiding places. The egrets use that opportunity to capture the insects for food. The cattle don't seem to notice the egrets. commensalism – Egret and Cattle: Some species of egrets (a type of bird) live near cattle fields. When the cattle graze, they cause insects to move out of their hiding places. The egrets use that opportunity to capture the insects for food. The cattle don't seem to notice the egrets. parasitism – Egret and Cattle: Some species of egrets (a type of bird) live near cattle fields. When the cattle graze, they cause insects to move out of their hiding places. The egrets use that opportunity to capture the insects for food. The cattle don't seem to notice the egrets. Skip to navigation
The correct interactions for each example are:
Tick and Human: parasitism
Hawk and Mouse: predator-prey
Lion and Cheetah: competition
Spider Crab and Algae: commensalism
Egret and Cattle: commensalism