Symbiotic Relationships

Symbiosis
living together
A close relationship between organisms of
two different species
Parasitism
Relationship between two organisms in
which one benefits at the expense of the
other
Commensalism
Relationship between two species in which
one benefits but the other is not affected.
Mutualism
Relationship between two different species
in which both organisms benefit.
Invasive Species
Invasive, non-native species -
"non-native", plants or animals that
have a harmful effect on the habitats
they invade environmentally and/or
ecologically.
Example:
Cane Toads
Means of Introduction: Originally
introduced to control sugar cane pests;
current population in FL was an
accidental release
Impact: Preys on and competes with
native species; highly toxic to predators
(including pets)