1. Symbiosis

2. Symbiosis Symbiosis is a type of community interaction
Symbiosis is a close, long-term relationship between two organisms

3. Types of Symbiosis
There are three main types of symbiosis
Parasitism: a symbiotic relationship in which one individual is harmed while the other individual benefits
Example: A tapeworm living inside a mammal’s digestive tract and absorbing nutrients from what their host eats

4. Types of Symbiosis
Mutualism: a symbiotic relationship in which both individuals benefit
Example: A bee visits flowers for food in the form of nectar or pollen, while simultaneously carrying pollen from one flower to another allowing for the plants to reproduce

5. Types of Symbiosis
Commensalism: a symbiotic relationship in which one individual benefits while the other individual is not affected
Example: Cattle egrets hang around Cape buffalos to feed on the insects and lizards that are forced out of their hiding places by the movement of the buffaloes through the grass

6. Outcome of Relationship
Summary
Type of Symbiosis
Outcome of Relationship
Parasitism
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Mutualism
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Commensalism
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