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Unit: 02 Lesson: 01
Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other organism neither benefits nor is harmed.
Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit. Symbiosis is an ecological interaction between two organisms.
Parasitism is a symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other organism is harmed.
Predation is a symbiotic relationship in which one organism preys on (and eats) another organism.
Objective:
Given a description of the relationship between two organisms, determine if their relationship is commensalism, predation, mutualism or
parasitism.
Procedure:
1. Draw two cards from each beaker labeled #1 #4.
2. Read the relationship described on each card. Determine what type of relationship this is and record the name of the organisms
in the correct place on the chart. Add a few brief notes to help you remember your reasoning for your decisions.
3. When your chart is complete, use tape to post your cards onto the correct pieces of butcher paper posted around the classroom.
Parasitism Cards:
Black Wasp and Aphids Braconid Wasp and Tomato Hornworm Larva
The braconid wasp deposits its eggs inside the tomato hornworm
Black wasps plant eggs in aphids. The larvae eat the aphids from
larva. When the eggs hatch, the wasps eat their way out which
the inside.
kills the hornworm.
Mutualism Cards
Information Sources:
Does bleach kill mold?. (2011). Retrieved from http://doesbleachkillmold.org/
Medlibrary.org. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://medlibrary.org/
©2012, TESCCC Project WILD., & Council for Environmental Education. (2004). Project WILD: 04/10/13 page 8 of 8
K-12 curriculum & activity guide. Houston, Tx: Council for
Environmental Education.
Biology
HS/Science
Unit: 02 Lesson: 01
Ecosystems Outline
I. Levels of organization in Ecology:
a. examples:
a. examples:
a. examples:
a. examples:
a. graph:
b. importance to ecologists: