Mutualism
Based on the story name an example of mutualism in nature.
Bees and flowers
How do flowers benefit from bees?
Flowers get pollinated, which helps them grow new plants.
Is the relationship between an eagle and a snake predation or mutualism?
Predation
What is mutualism?
A relationship where both organisms benefit.
Why don’t mosquitoes want to kill their hosts, like humans?
Mosquitoes need to keep their hosts alive because they feed on their blood to get the nutrients they need to lay eggs.
When birds build nests in trees, is this relationship commensalism or competition?
Commensalism
What do bees get from flowers?
Bees get nectar to make honey and food.
What could happen if too many mosquitoes are removed from an area?
Removing too many mosquitoes can upset the balance of nature because they are food for animals like birds and bats, which might then have less to eat.
What do we call it when ants work together to build their home?
Cooperation
Why is mutualism important for ecosystems?
Mutualism helps different species survive and thrive together, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.
Why is it important for all living things, including mosquitoes and humans, to interact in a balanced way?
It's important because each organism plays a role in the ecosystem, and if one part is harmed too much, it can affect everything else, leading to problems for other animals and plants.
How does competition help animals survive?
Competition helps animals stay strong and fast because they need to be alert to find food or escape from predators, which helps them stay alive.
In the example of a lion and a zebra, is this interaction beneficial or harmful? What kind of interaction is this?
Harmful interaction (competition)