SYMBIOSIS:

Interdependence of Living Organism

The Symbiotic Relationship Song
 What is symbiosis?

Symbiosis (greek symbioun, “to

live together”), in biology, term for
the interdependence of different
species, which are sometimes
called symbionts.
 There are three main types of
symbiosis, based upon the specific
relationship between the species
involved: mutualism, parasitism,
and commensalism.
 Interdependence of Living
Organism
Organisms living together in an
ecosystem depend upon one another
in order to survive. They interact in a
number of ways to enable them to
acquire food, shelter, protection,
support and transportation.
 Types of Symbiosis
• Commensalism
• Mutualism
• Parasitism
• Cooperation
• Competition
• Predation
 Commensalism

It is a relationship in which one

organism is benefited, but the
other is not harm.
 Mutualism

It is a relationship in which both

organisms are benefited, such
they become mutually
dependent upon each other.
 Parasitism

It is a relationship in which the

parasite is benefited ,but the host

may be harm.
 Cooperation

It refers the beneficial interaction

of the same kind of organisms. The
organisms, however, do not become
dependent on one another.
 Competition

It occurs when both organisms

having the same needs live in the
same area.
 Predation

It is a relationship between
the predator and its prey. The
predator injures the prey.
 Organism in
Symbiotic Relationship

Symbionts

Host
 Symbionts
Are animals or plants living in
close and often mutually beneficial
association with another of a
different species.
 Host
A human, animal, plant, or other
organism in or on which another
organism, especially a parasite,
lives.
 Summary

Organisms living together in an

ecosystem depend upon one another
in order to survive. They interact to
each other for them to acquire their
needs. Many relationships are
symbiotic or they live together for
the benefit of one or both.