Question

Symbiosis PRACTICEDirections: Read each of the relationship scenarios below. Identify the two organisms involved in the boxes labeled 'Organism 1' andOrganism 2', and identify whether they benefit, are harmed, or are neutral in the relationship. Lastly, classify what type of symbiosiseach example is in the third column.Example:Organism 1Symbiotic Relationship?ParasitismCordyceps Fungus(Benefits)Organism 2Ant(Harmed)1.A type of bacteria lives in the roots of plants. The bacteria helps the plants obtain nutrients. The roots are a moist home,which helps the bacteria grow and reproduce.Organism 1Organism 2Symbiotic Relationship?2.The fungus known as "chicken of the woods" grows on trees. The fungus breaks down the tree and gets its nutrients thatway. The tree decays, gets weak, and becomes very vulnerable to extreme weather.Organism 1Organism 2Symbiotic Relationship?KPHelp

Answer 1

In the first example we have:

Organism 1: Bacteria (Rhizobium spp.) (benefits)

Organism 2: Plants (Legumes) (benefits)

Sybiotic relationship: Mutualism :) , :)

In the second one:

Organism 1: Fungus (Laetiporus spp.) (benefits)

Organism 2: Trees (e.g. Oak) (harmed)

Sybiotic relationship: Parasitism :) , :(