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The relationship between dogs and their fleas is not symbiotic as the dog gains no benefit from it whatsoever. The relationship is purely parasitic.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoFleas do not benefit a dog in any way I know of. Not all relationships have to be symbiotic to maintain a balance in nature.
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∙ 12y agoThe relationship between fleas and dogs is commensalism, which is a kind of symbiosis. Dogs provide fleas with nutritious blood to drink, and the flea dosesn't hurt or help the dog.
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∙ 9y agoParasitism
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What are dogs and fleas in a symbiotic relationship?
Parasitism
What is the symbiotic relationship between dogs and fleas?
parasitism
Fleas and dogs are in a symbiotic relationship called?
It's not a symbiotic relationship ! It's a parasitical relationship. In a symbiotic relationship - BOTH organisms benefit form each other. In a parasitical relationship - only ONE of the organisms benefits - usually to the detriment of the other. Fleas suck blood from dogs - which can make the dog ill. The dog gets no benefit.
If fleas and dogs are in a symbiotic relationship called?
I would say parasitism - host (dog) and parasite (flea).
What is the relationship between dog and fleas is an example of?
Dogs/fleas is an example of a Host/parasite relationship.
What is the scientific relationship between dogs and fleas?
It is a parasite - host relationship. The fleas as parasites living off of the dog as a host.
A flea's symbiotic partner?
Dogs and cats! Fleas are symbiotic scavengers who eat dead tissue and keep their partner's skin groomed and cleaned. Potentially the fleas may even remove scabies, mites and ring worm given a chance to do their job.
Is fleas on a dog commensalism?
No. Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where the host is neither harmed nor helped by the guest.But fleas are harmful to dogs. Fleas cause allergic dermatitis, and the scratching which that leads to can cause infection. They are carriers of several parasites, most notably tapeworm. And in cases of heavy flea infestation, the bites can cause substantial blood loss.
Which kind of relationship does dogs and fleas have?
Fleas suck the dogs blood, and causes itch. The flea is a parasite to the dog.
What is the symbiotic relationship between ticks and dogs?
NOT a symbiotic relation. It is a parasitic relation. In symbiosis, each thing gives some benefit to the other. A tick provides no benefit to the dog, it just drinks their blood. It gives them nothing but disease.
What is the difference between fleas and dogs?
To be simple:The flea is the parasite and the dog is the host.
What is an army of fleas attacked your dogs?
An army of fleas attacked our dogs,explain it?
