Symbiosis is the interaction between two different organisms living in close physical associations, typically to the advantage of both.
Mutualism is a mutual relationship where both of the organisms or species benefit. An example is between the Arctic Poppy and the Arctic Bumble Bee. The Arctic Bumble Bee is provided with nectar and food and in return the Arctic Poppy is provided with pollination.
Mutualism is a mutual relationship where both of the organisms or species benefit. An example is between the Arctic Poppy and the Arctic Bumble Bee. The Arctic Bumble Bee is provided with nectar and food and in return the Arctic Poppy is provided with pollination.
Commensalism is a relationship between two organisms or species where one organism benefits and the other does not benefit nor is harmed. When a Caribou is out looking for food, the Arctic Fox follows it. The Caribou digs a slightly deep hole in the snow covered ground in a quest to find food. Once the Caribou is done hunting, the Arctic Fox goes back to the hole and digs deeper and gets the food.
Parasitism is a relationship between two animals where on benefits and one is harmed. An example of this it with the Arctic Wolf and the Liver tape worm. The liver tape worm lives within the Arctic Wolf's intestines, eating all nutrients that comes through.