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Relationships in an EcosystemRelationships in an Ecosystem
SYMBIOSIS A relationship where 2 species live closely together.
SYMBIOSIS 3 TYPES:•parasitism
•commensalism•mutualism
PARASITISMrelationship where one organism feeds on the tissues or body fluids of another. Parasitism harms one organism and benefits the other.
SYMBIOSIS
HOSTThe organism on which a
parasite feeds.
SYMBIOSIS: PARASITSM
A parasite may even kill its host.
Most do not .
SYMBIOSIS: PARASITISM: HOST
COMMENSALISMrelationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither benefited nor harmed
SYMBIOSIS
MUTUALISMrelationship where both species benefit
SYMBIOSIS