Commensalism Essays

  • AP Human Biology: Symbiotic Relationships

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    guidance in I ask Noor for help. This allows me to understand the work given and receive a good grade in my Spanish class. In this situation I am the only one reaping benefits I am not helping Noor by any means which is why this would be a form of commensalism. Parasitism Parasitism is a non-mutual relationship between species, where one species benefits while the other species is harmed. For example Angel is my little sister and she can be very parasitic at times. While eating food on the dining table

  • Fence Lizard Research Paper

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    Fence Lizard The fence Lizard is a small reptile that’s native to northern colorado. The species can’t live up in the mountains because of the high altitude they won’t get enough oxygen in the lungs to allow breathing. Plus it’s quite cold up there mostly all year round which in turns makes them useless in the fact that they are cold blooded. But they stick to the lower plains of the state to thrive in the weather 's not usually to bad at all it’s sunny most of the time in spring, summer, and fall

  • Commensalism Experiment

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    The objective of this experiment is to investigate if Seagulls wait around the bears while they`re finishing to eat their left over. Commensalism is a relationship between two species who live in close association and one receives a benefit (+), whereas the other is unaffected (0). My hypothesis is that the Grizzly bears and the seagulls have a commensalism relationship, where the seagulls receive benefit and the bears are unaffected. I will randomly gather photos from different time frame to look

  • Commensalism In Science Ecology

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    Science Ecology Symbiosis Symbiosis Symbiosis is the relationship between two living organisms. The main types of symbiosis are mutualism, parasitism and commensalism. The association between the two organisms can be beneficial to one or two of the species or in some cases be harmful, depending on the type of symbiosis. Commensalism Commensalism is a biological term which is used to describe the relationship between two living organism, where in which one benefits from the other without harming it

  • Epiphytism Commensalism Essay

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    8. species epiphyte parasitism Commensalism lichen details 1 Derris yes no Yes no - 2 Musa no no No no banana 3 Scindapsis no no No no - 4 Licuda no no No no - 5 Ficus no no No no - 9. Most plant parasites can be found on the leaves and the roots of the plants because most nutrients and sugars are produced and transported here. The leaves are rich in sugars and other products of photosynthesis and are prime targets for fungal parasites. Plant roots are attacked by a great range fungi, from simple

  • Commensalism Vs Mutualism Essay

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    5. What do parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism have in common? How are they different? Parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism are common in the sense that they are close, long-lasting, and physical relationships between two organisms. Generally, these two organisms are of different species and their relationship is formed through natural instincts. Additionally, at least one organism will benefit from the relationship. They are different in the way the two organisms interact and the party that

  • Invasive Species: Relationship Between Buffalo And African Buffalo

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    Commensalism is a type of symbiosis that describes the relationship between two organisms when one organism benefits from the interaction and the other is unharmed. An example of commensalism relationship can be found between the cattle egrets and African Buffalo (Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Reece, & Jackson, 2014). The cattle egrets feed

  • Macbeth Symbiotic Relationship Essay

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    relationship refers to the close associations formed between two organisms where one or more sides are benefiting from their connection to one another. This can take on various forms and Shakespeare’s Macbeth particularly highlights mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. Mutualism is a beneficially bilateral connection. In other words, this symbiotic relationship survives on the basis that both parties gain a mutual advantage from the other’s presence. This is evident in Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s

  • Summary: The Jabber Jays

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    An example of commensalism symbiosis is the relationship between Katniss and the Mocking Jays. Mocking Jays possess the ability to repeat complex melodies. This relationship allowed Katniss to communicate and regroup with her allies Rue, a District 11 tribute, and Peeta

  • Mutualistic Relationship: Eastern Chipmunk And The Red Oak Tree

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    An example of a commensalism relationship is the relationship between the Red Squirrels and the Red Oak Tree. The scientific names are the Sciurus Vulgaris and Quercus Rubra. The tree provides food and protection for the squirrel, but the squirrel does not harm or help the

  • Macbeth Symbiotic Relationship Essay

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    in Shakespeare’s Macbeth when presented as underlying themes of mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. Mutualism is a beneficially bilateral connection; this symbiotic relationship survives on the basis that both parties gain a mutual advantage from the other’s presence. Mutualism is evident in Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s reliance on each other as a plot device. The premise of the

  • Acts Of Symbiosis In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

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    bad again and gets killed by George. In all relationships, something is gained or lost in order for something else to be gained or lost. There are a total of three types of symbiosis relationships mentioned in this novella such as: parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism. First off, relationships of

  • Symbiotic Relationship Between A Clownfish And A Shark

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    -Symbiosis: A symbiotic relationship between a clownfish and a sea anemone exemplifies mutual benefit, where the clownfish receives protection from its predators and the sea anemone receives food from the clownfish's leftover waste. -Parasitism: The relationship between a tick and its host is an example of parasitism, where the tick benefits by feeding on the host's blood while the host is harmed by the tick's feeding and the potential disease transmission. -Mutualism: Nitrogen-fixing bacteria

  • Biotic Factors In The Pacific Ocean

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    Oceans have been one of the first things that have been formed on the planet Earth. What are the things that need to keep it “running”? In the Pacific Ocean, biotic factors include fish, whales, sharks, dolphins, jellyfish, and a lot more. These are all biotic factors because they are living or once were living. On the other hand, things that are not living and never were living are called abiotic factors. Things like sunlight, water currents, temperature, and many more fall into this category.

  • Two Relative Concepts

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    An individual 's perception is the foundation of their beliefs. When examining the coexistence of two relative concepts such as technology and freedom, and how they could possibly affect one another, it is important to understand what they really are. Even more important than this, is understanding why we perceive these concepts, more often than not, as absolutes. It is after understanding these concepts for what they are, and reexamining one 's original perception of the two, that the relationship

  • Importance Of Host-Pathogen Interactions

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    are oxidised to the nitrites by microorganisms like Nitrosomonas, and the nitrites are then oxidised to nitrate by the Nitrobacter. Nitrobacter when associated with the Nitrosomonas provides it with the nitrite that helps it to obtain energy.  Commensalism occurs when one organism alters the environment to make it suitable for the other. Example: Non-pathogenic E.Coli lives in the gut of human colon can grow well outside the colon also. When oxygen is present, the facultative anaerobic E.Coli can

  • Comparison Of Badgers And Coyotes Interactions

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    of another organism. Natural selection does favor cheaters because a cheater (an organism) may cooperate with another organism but it all to expands of its survive. A cheater can either be associated with mutualism, where both animal benefit or commensalism/altruistic where only one animal befits. In this assignment, I choose to write about Badgers and Coyotes

  • Ecology In The Lion King

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    A symbiotic relationship in The Lion King is when the birds sit on top of the elephant tusk and eat the insects which is around the elephants, one is left beneficial and the other left unharmed called Commensalism. Another example would be the Zebra and the Lion, the zebra is the main food source for a lion to depend on to survive. Each animal has its own relationship with another organism that balance its environment by working

  • Trapezia Crab Research Paper

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    Relationships Provide an example of: Mutualistic Relationship (both benefit) Coral and Crabs The relationship between Trapezia Crabs and Pociollopora coral on the reefs of Rottnest Island is an example of mutualism as both of species benefit from the interaction with the other organism. The Trapezia Crabs, often called ‘coral crabs’ live amongst the branches of coral and feed on the nutrient-rich mucus it produces, but does not induce any harm on the coral. In return, the crabs provide a form of

  • Summary Of The Culinary Seasons Of My Childhood

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    In the article “The Culinary Seasons Of My Childhood” Jessica Harris expresses a profound narrative of how her food culture shaped her into the woman she is today. She clearly expresses how her southern roots form her grandmother Harris formed her love for southern food. As on a different spectrum her other grandmother Jones showed her the more african american side that helped formed her personality as well as love for “soul food”. Both backgrounds seemed to play important roles in shaped her identity