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Symbiois
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A coevolved relationship between 2 species is called | symbiosis |
| Name the 2 types of symbiosis | 1. parasitism 2. mutualism |
| Define parasites | parasite benefits in terms of energy and host harmed |
| Define mutalism | both benefit from interdependent relationships |
| Explain why parasites cannot live outside a host | parasites have limited metabolism |
| Explain the role of secondary/intermediate hosts | complete life cycle |
| name the 3 ways of parasite transmission | 1. direct contact 2. vectors 3. resistant stage |
| When parasites are transmitted via eggs in faeces being transmitted to water snails this is an example of | resistant stage |
| When parasites are passed from 1 host to another via biting insects. | vectors |
| The second host the parasite completes its lifecycle in is called | secondary/intermediate host |
| When coral protects algae and algae gives glucose to coral this is an example of | mutualism |
| When a bird cleans parasites from a crocodile's teeth. | mutualism |