10/31 "Interdependence of Organisms - 2"
Interdependence of Organisms Summary: I learned about the parasitic relationships, commensalism relationships, and mutualism relationships. Parasitic relationships mean that a small parasite, such as fleas land on an unsuspecting animal. The animal gets itchy which makes it uncomfortable for it while the fleas get benefited. Commensalism relationships mean that one animal such as a bird decides to build a nest on a tree. The tree doesn't even care. Mutualism means that one animal and another animal both get benefited, such as an ox-pecker and a rhino. The ox-pecker eats the ticks and other bugs that are bothering the rhino, and the rhino gives the ox-pecker food and shelter. The ox-pecker is also like a warning system - letting the rhino know if danger is approaching. Backward-Looking Reflection: I didn't know about the rainforest and all it's symbiotic relationships, such as parasitic,commensalism, and mutualism. I learned about it in 4th grade, with