SYMBIOSIS

WHAT IS SYMBIOSIS?

• Symbiosis is simply any relationship where two species live together

TYPES OF SYMBIOSIS

• Mutualism
• Commensilism
• Parasitism

DOGS AND HUMANS

• This is a fantastic example of mutualism.
• You get a cuddle buddy, a companion, affection, someone to play with, elevated stress, etc.
• The dog gets food, shelter, a snuggle buddy, belly rubs, affection, companionship and playtime

SEA ANEMONE AND HERMIT CRABS

• This is an example of commensalism
• The sea anemone gets a free ride
• The hermit crab however couldn't care less about the sea anemone

TOUNGE EATING LOUSE

• This happens to be a parasite
• It attaches itself to a fishes tounge and eventually eats it
• The parasite then works as the fishes tounge
• This parasite gets lots of meals this way, even after the tounge is gone