Describe the three main types of symbiosis (commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism) and how both species are affected (positively, negatively, neutrally). Provide a detailed example. What is the term for species that have a much larger impact on an environment than would be predicted from the...
commensalism a) Define parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism and give an example of each. b) Explain how each of these species interactions, along with predation, can affect the population sizes of species in ecosystems. Describe the three main types of symbiosis (comm...
Many species of sharks are opportunistic feeders that can go for weeks and even months without eating. For example, blue sharks roam the open ocean until they find something like a dead whale to feed on. Then, they will themselves on food that will sustain them until they find more food....
Microbes are a type of very small (micro) living creatures. In order to survive in the environment, they form various interactions with other creatures, such as symbiosis, commensalism, and pathogenic relationships. Microbes can either be free-living in the environment or rely on larger speci...