Principles of Ecology and Relationships Flashcards
(19 cards)
The clownfish hides among the sea anemone’s tentacles to protect itself from predators, while also cleaning it’s protective environment.
mutualism
A cuckoo may lay its eggs in a warbler’s nest. The cuckoo’s young will displace the warbler’s young, and the warbler will raise the cuckoo’s young. What type of relationship is represented?
parasitism
The plant relies on these organisms to spread their seeds as the the animals’ feces is distributed to different locations.
mutualism
The shark provides free transportation, protection, and dropped food & feces on which the remora feeds. The host is not injured.
commensalism
As the cattle graze, they stir up insects. The egrets get an easy meal this way, while the cattle don’t seem to be bothered.
commensalism
As the whales swim, these barnacles travel to different locations and gather more food from the water around them. The whales are unaffected by the presence of the barnacles.
commensalism
Dog gets skin irritation and may contract diseases carried by ticks.
parasitism
As hummingbirds fly from flower to flower, they spread their pollen. This allows the flowers to grow in new locations.
mutualism
Mosquitoes may carry pathogens and transmit them to their host
parasitism
Owl Clover steals nutrients directly from the roots of other, neighboring wildflowers. This prevents the neighboring wildflowers from obtaining nutrients from the soil adequately.
parasitism
The fungi get some of the sugars produced by the algae through photosynthesis.
mutualism
The bird eats insect pests from the mouths of crocodiles, getting a meal in the process.
mutualism
Upon arrival at the bee hive, the badger tears opens the hive and feasts on the honey. Then the honeyguide bird feeds on the remaining wax and larvae.
mutualism
Many herbivores, like cows, sheep, deer, horses, and rabbits, depend on bacteria that live in their gut to break down hard, plant material. The bacteria obtain nutrients this way.
mutualism
The coral provides the algae with a protected environment and compounds they need for photosynthesis.
mutualism
Owls and other birds use the naturally occurring holes in trees as housing. They use the openings to protect themselves from predators and to nest.
commensalism
Goby fish find a snapping shrimp roommate who digs a hole for both to live in.
mutualism
The fungi help the host plant absorb inorganic & phosphorus from the soil. Some mycorrhizal fungi also secrete antibiotics which may help protect their host from invasion by parasitic fungi & bacteria.
mutualism
Athlete’s foot fungus lives on the skin humans and feeds on keratin, a protein. The fungus causes itchy, cracked skin, which can become infected.
parasitism
