2006-12-19 18:44:36 · 8 answers · asked by amjad a 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Symbiosis is an interaction between two organisms when at least one benefits. The term host is usually used for the larger (macro) of the two members of a symbiosis. The smaller (micro) member is called the symbiont (plural: symbionts), or alternately, symbiote (plural: symbiotes). When a microscopic symbiont lives inside the cells of a host, it is referred to as an endosymbiont.
The various forms of symbiosis include the following
Parasitism, in which the association is disadvantageous or destructive to one of the organisms and beneficial to the other.
Mutualism, in which the association is advantageous to both
Commensalism, in which one member of the association benefits while the other is not affected
Artificial symbiosis, the mutually beneficial integration between a live part and an artifact that has one cell.
In some cases, the term symbiosis is used only if the association is obligatory and benefits both organisms.
Symbiosis may be divided into two distinct categories: ectosymbiosis and endosymbiosis. In ectosymbiosis, the symbiont lives on the body surface of the host, including the inner surface of the digestive tract or the ducts of exocrine glands. In endosymbiosis, the symbiont lives within the tissues of the host; either in the intracellular space or extracellularly.
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2006-12-19 18:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by Vocal Prowess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Symbiosis (pl. symbioses)(from the Greek words syn = with/plus and bio = life) is an interaction between two organisms when at least one benefits. The term host is usually used for the larger (macro) of the two members of a symbiosis. The smaller (micro) member is called the symbiont (plural: symbionts), or alternately, symbiote (plural: symbiotes). When a microscopic symbiont lives inside the cells of a host, it is referred to as an endosymbiont.
2006-12-19 20:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by Juni Mccoy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Symbiosis means that one species lives in or on the body of another species - either continuously or sporadically - and at least one of the species benefits from this relationship. Symbiosis is subdivided into ...
mutualism, where both species benefit ... (intestinal protozoans of termites; tick birds on large mammals)
commensalism, where one species benefits while the other is neither benefitted nor harmed ... (clown fish living in the tentacles of sea anemones; remoras accompanying sharks)
parasitism, where one species benefits and the other is harmed. (fleas, ticks, bedbugs, tapeworms)
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2006-12-20 16:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by barbara m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
symbiosis is an interaction between two organisms
there are 3 kinds of symbiosis, there are:
mutualism, parasitism, and comensalism
2006-12-19 20:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by Papilio paris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
symbiosis is a type of interaction in which both the organisms are benefitted.example:lichen
lichen has an algal part which prepares food for the other fungal part and the fungal part gives support to algal part,its a mutual benefit process.
2006-12-19 20:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by amrita 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A mutual relation between 2 different species that benefits both of them.
Eg: Humans and E.coli. a bacteria found in the digestive system.
2006-12-19 18:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A give and take relationship, like a "love" relationship between humans.
2006-12-19 21:47:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
two or more organisms acting together, supporting eachother, to live. each organism depends upon the other.
2006-12-19 18:47:31 · answer #8 · answered by Dashes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋