Lab: Interdependence of Organisms

Question 1

Classify the interaction between worms and lima bean plants: competitionpredationmutualism✔ commensalismX parasitism

Revolt · Accepted Answer

commensalism

Question 2

Why is the interdependence of the worms and plants an example of commensalism?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

In commensalism, one organism benefits, and the other neither benefits nor is harmed. In this case, plants benefited, and worms seemed neither to benefit nor be harmed.

Question 3

Compare your response to the sample. Check all ideas that you included.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the definition of commensalism; the benefits to the plants from the worms; the lack of observed harm to the worms; the lack of observed benefit to the worms

Question 4

The relationship of the triggerfish and other fish is an example of .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

commensalism

Lab: Interdependence of Organisms Answers

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