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What are 3 examples of parasitic relationships?
A few examples of parasites are tapeworms, fleas, and barnacles.....
Why are whales and barnacles buddies?
They aren't symbiotic : the barnacles (crustaceans related to crabs) are parasites on the whale's skin, and will also attach to boats, docks, and other marine locations.
Are barnacles on a mussel shell an example Commensalism?
Though often described as parasites, the relationship is an example of obligate commensalism, as the barnacles neither harm, nor benefit, their host.
Can you provide examples of commensalism relationships and explain how they demonstrate the concept of commensalism in nature?
Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. An example is the relationship between barnacles and whales. Barnacles attach themselves to the skin of whales, gaining a stable surface to live on and access to food particles in the water. The whales are not affected by the barnacles and may even benefit from the barnacles removing parasites from their skin. This demonstrates commensalism in nature as one organism benefits without causing harm or receiving any benefit in return.
Are barnacles insects?
Barnacles are crustaceans( a type of arthropods)
Barnacles live on whales. Whales carry the barnacles around which helps the barnacles feed. The whales are unaffected. This is an example of .?
commensalism
Is as rough as the barnacles a simile?
Yes, "as rough as the barnacles" is a simile. It compares the roughness of something to the rough texture of barnacles using the word "as."
What are different types of barnacles?
There are more than 1,000 different species of barnacles.
How do barnacles protect themselves?
Barnacles protect themselves by sticking to something sturdy.
What does the word barnacles mean?
Barnacles are shellfish that cling to rocks or ships hulls.
Do barnacles live in freshwater only?
Barnacles live only in salt water.
Do whales have a mutualism with another species?
Yes, whales engage in mutualistic relationships with certain species. For example, barnacles often attach themselves to whales, benefiting from mobility to access nutrient-rich waters. In return, the barnacles can help clean the whale's skin by removing some parasites. This relationship exemplifies how different species can benefit from each other's presence in their shared ecosystem.
