Asked by Jaxon Young on May 18, 2024
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Humans have small mites that live in hair follicles and oil glands around the nose and eyelashes. What would you need to know to classify them as exhibiting mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism?
Mutualism
A type of ecological interaction where both participating species benefit from the relationship.
Commensalism
A relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited significantly.
Parasitism
A symbiotic relationship in which one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host), often causing harm.
- Understand adaptations in species for defense against predators and the significance of coloration.
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Syed Zarbakhat BukhariMay 24, 2024
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Concepts to Consider: In mutualism, benefits are conferred to both species involved (Do the mites benefit? Do humans benefit from mites living in our skin?). Commensalism involves a benefit to one partner and no benefit or harm to the other partner (If the mites benefit, do we notice their presence?). Parasites benefit from the host, which is harmed to some degree (Assuming the mites benefit, are we harmed?).
Learning Objectives
- Understand adaptations in species for defense against predators and the significance of coloration.
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