Energy Flow & Relationships
Symbiotic Relationships
Mutualism: Mutualism is a type of relationship in which both species benefit from the relationship. An example of a mutualistic relationship is the Lichen. The Lichen is fungi and algae that have combined together. The fungi uses the algae to gather food, and the algae uses the fungi as protection.
Parasitism: Parasitism is a type of relationshop in which one species benefits and the other species is harmed. An example of a parasitic relationship is a Tick and a Musk Ox. The Tick uses the Musk Ox as a source of food while the Musk Ox is harmed and could die from infection.
Commensalism: Commensalism is a type of relationship in which one species benefits and the other species stays neutral. An example of a commensalistic relationship is the Arctic Fox and the Caribou. After the Caribou hunts, it leaves behind the carcass of its unfinished meal. The Arctic Fox then feasts on the leftover carcass. The Arctic Fox benefits, but the Caribou stays neutral.
Predator-Prey: Predator-Prey is a type of relationship in which one animal hunts, kills, and eats another animal. The animal hunting is the predator and the animal being hunted is the prey. An example of a Predator-Prey relationship is is between the polar bear and the arctic fox. In this case, the polar bear is the predator and the fox is the prey.
Parasitism: Parasitism is a type of relationshop in which one species benefits and the other species is harmed. An example of a parasitic relationship is a Tick and a Musk Ox. The Tick uses the Musk Ox as a source of food while the Musk Ox is harmed and could die from infection.
Commensalism: Commensalism is a type of relationship in which one species benefits and the other species stays neutral. An example of a commensalistic relationship is the Arctic Fox and the Caribou. After the Caribou hunts, it leaves behind the carcass of its unfinished meal. The Arctic Fox then feasts on the leftover carcass. The Arctic Fox benefits, but the Caribou stays neutral.
Predator-Prey: Predator-Prey is a type of relationship in which one animal hunts, kills, and eats another animal. The animal hunting is the predator and the animal being hunted is the prey. An example of a Predator-Prey relationship is is between the polar bear and the arctic fox. In this case, the polar bear is the predator and the fox is the prey.