Commensalism

Description: Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits from the presence of another organism without harming it.
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What is commensalism?

  1. A type of symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits from the presence of another organism without harming it

  2. A type of symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit from each other

  3. A type of symbiotic relationship in which one organism harms another organism

  4. A type of symbiotic relationship in which two organisms live together without affecting each other


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits from the presence of another organism without harming it.

Which of the following is an example of commensalism?

  1. A clownfish living in a sea anemone

  2. A mistletoe plant growing on a tree

  3. A tapeworm living in a human intestine

  4. A bee pollinating a flower


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The clownfish benefits from the sea anemone's protection from predators, while the sea anemone is not harmed by the clownfish.

What is the difference between commensalism and mutualism?

  1. In commensalism, one organism benefits while the other is unaffected, while in mutualism, both organisms benefit.

  2. In commensalism, one organism benefits while the other is harmed, while in mutualism, both organisms benefit.

  3. In commensalism, both organisms benefit, while in mutualism, one organism benefits while the other is unaffected.

  4. In commensalism, both organisms are harmed, while in mutualism, one organism benefits while the other is unaffected.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In commensalism, one organism benefits from the presence of another organism without harming it, while in mutualism, both organisms benefit from each other.

What is the difference between commensalism and parasitism?

  1. In commensalism, one organism benefits while the other is unaffected, while in parasitism, one organism benefits while the other is harmed.

  2. In commensalism, one organism benefits while the other is harmed, while in parasitism, both organisms benefit.

  3. In commensalism, both organisms benefit, while in parasitism, one organism benefits while the other is unaffected.

  4. In commensalism, both organisms are harmed, while in parasitism, one organism benefits while the other is unaffected.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In commensalism, one organism benefits from the presence of another organism without harming it, while in parasitism, one organism benefits from the presence of another organism while harming it.

What are some examples of commensalism in the human body?

  1. The bacteria that live on our skin

  2. The fungi that live in our gut

  3. The viruses that live in our cells

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many examples of commensalism in the human body, including the bacteria that live on our skin, the fungi that live in our gut, and the viruses that live in our cells.

What is the role of commensalism in the environment?

  1. It helps to maintain the balance of ecosystems

  2. It helps to recycle nutrients

  3. It helps to control populations of pests

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Commensalism plays an important role in the environment by helping to maintain the balance of ecosystems, recycle nutrients, and control populations of pests.

What are some examples of commensalism in the ocean?

  1. The remora that attaches itself to sharks

  2. The barnacles that grow on whale's skin

  3. The sea urchins that live in coral reefs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many examples of commensalism in the ocean, including the remora that attaches itself to sharks, the barnacles that grow on whale's skin, and the sea urchins that live in coral reefs.

What are some examples of commensalism in the forest?

  1. The epiphytes that grow on trees

  2. The lichens that grow on rocks

  3. The mistletoe that grows on trees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many examples of commensalism in the forest, including the epiphytes that grow on trees, the lichens that grow on rocks, and the mistletoe that grows on trees.

What are some examples of commensalism in the desert?

  1. The cacti that provide shelter for animals

  2. The ants that live in the burrows of other animals

  3. The vultures that feed on the carcasses of other animals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many examples of commensalism in the desert, including the cacti that provide shelter for animals, the ants that live in the burrows of other animals, and the vultures that feed on the carcasses of other animals.

What are some examples of commensalism in the tundra?

  1. The caribou that graze on the tundra

  2. The lemmings that live in the burrows of other animals

  3. The polar bears that hunt seals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many examples of commensalism in the tundra, including the caribou that graze on the tundra, the lemmings that live in the burrows of other animals, and the polar bears that hunt seals.

What are some examples of commensalism in the grassland?

  1. The bison that graze on the grassland

  2. The prairie dogs that live in burrows

  3. The hawks that hunt rodents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many examples of commensalism in the grassland, including the bison that graze on the grassland, the prairie dogs that live in burrows, and the hawks that hunt rodents.

What are some examples of commensalism in the wetland?

  1. The cattails that grow in marshes

  2. The frogs that live in ponds

  3. The alligators that live in swamps

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many examples of commensalism in the wetland, including the cattails that grow in marshes, the frogs that live in ponds, and the alligators that live in swamps.

What are some examples of commensalism in the urban environment?

  1. The pigeons that live in cities

  2. The rats that live in sewers

  3. The cockroaches that live in apartments

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many examples of commensalism in the urban environment, including the pigeons that live in cities, the rats that live in sewers, and the cockroaches that live in apartments.

What are some of the benefits of commensalism?

  1. It can help to maintain the balance of ecosystems

  2. It can help to recycle nutrients

  3. It can help to control populations of pests

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Commensalism can have a number of benefits, including helping to maintain the balance of ecosystems, recycling nutrients, and controlling populations of pests.

What are some of the challenges of commensalism?

  1. It can lead to competition between organisms

  2. It can lead to the spread of disease

  3. It can lead to the extinction of species

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Commensalism can also have a number of challenges, including leading to competition between organisms, the spread of disease, and the extinction of species.

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