Class Response

In class we are doing a project about symbiosis relationships. There are three types of symbiosis relationships, which can be characterized by mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. Mutualism is when an animal or insect and the host both benefit of the animal being on the host. For example, a horse and a human can be mutualistic because the horse provides transportation for the human in return for food and shelter. Commensalism is when one of the animal or insect and the host benefits and the other isn't harmed. A bird living in a tree is an example of commensalism because only the bird benefits because it has a good shelter, and the tree doesn't get harmed in any way. Parasitism is when one of the animal or insect and the host benefits and the other is harmed. A mosquito biting you is an example of parasitism because the mosquito may put dangerous diseases into you while it takes your blood for making eggs. For more information on the three symbiosis relationships, click here!