3 Types of Symbiotic RelationshipsMatch the word with the letter of its description

Word

1) _____commensalism2) _____mutualism3) _____parasitism4) _____host

Relationshipa) a symbiotic relationship in which

both organisms benefitb) the organism that is harmed in a

parasitic relationshipc) A symbiotic relationship in which

one organism benefits and the other is not harmed or helped

d) A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed

Commensalism - Wanted Ad

In pairs, create an ad that would appear in a newspaper, asking for what you need from the other organism. You are the organism who gains from the

relationship Be sure your ad shows that the organism will not be harmed by this

relationship.

ExamplesCommensalism

• Wanted: A whale to ride on from Acadia Bay to Lake Winnipeg. Will cause no harm. I am just along for the ride. Email ______________ at __________

1 person per example (total 5 people)

1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

Mutualism - Wanted AdIn pairs, create an ad that would appear in a newspaper, asking for what

you need from the other organism Be sure your ad shows the gains the organisms expects from the

organism they are in a mutualistic relationship with.

ExamplesMutualism

• Wanted: A professional cleaner for shark skin. Only trustworthy remoras need to apply. Must be an expert in removing disease-causing bacteria. Call 204 269 6210. Ask for Sharkboy.• Wanted: A shark to provide food

for a large remora. Must be large so that enough food can be provided. Call 204 REM ORA1 . Ask for Remi the Remora

2 people per example (Maximum 5 examples ie 10 people maximum)

1) &2) &3) &4) &5) &

Parasitism – Crime Report

In pairs, create an crime report that would appear in a newspaperBe sure your ad shows the damage done by the parasite to the host.

Be sure to use the words parasite & host

ExamplesParasitism

Thief Parasites Busted After Horses Found Weakened

On October 20, the lice population was found feeding on the blood of the horse. These microscopic parasites were found in the hair of the horse and drank over half of a litre of blood. They are now charged with blood theft and blood consumption. The hosts was found weakened and near death in the grassland ecosystem on a farm near Winnipeg, Manitoba. The lice will testify in court using a magnification of 55 times on a microscope. Call 204 NO HOST

2 people per example (Maximum 5 examples ie 10 people maximum)

1) &2) &3) &4) &5) &