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What is the symbiotic relationship between a wolf and a caribou?
Example: It is commensalism, when wolves hunt for reindeer and you are a Caribou. Example: It is parasitism, when all the caribou eat all the Pasque flowers and the Reindeer can’t get any energy from that.
What is an examples of mutualism in the Arctic tundra?
Lichens are an example of mutualism in the tundra. Lichens are not a plant or even a single organism but a combination of fungi and algae or cyanobacteria living as one.
What are some Commensalism relationships in the Arctic?
The best example of commensalism in tundra will be the relationship between the reindeer and Arctic fox. Reindeer are usually seen feeding on lichen and grasses, as more often than not, this is the only food available to them.
How are animals in the Arctic have mutualistic relationships?
A mutualistic relationship between the animals of the Arctic is between the Caribou and the Arctic Fox. When Caribou are out looking for food, the Arctic fox follows. The Caribou digs the into the snow when finding food, then digs up the soil and only exposes a small bit of itself, bringing closer other mammals.
Which is an example of mutualism in the taiga biome?
Mutualism – An example of Mutualism in the Taiga Biome, is Lichens and the Black Spruce Tree. The Lichen gets food from the dead matter on the Black Spruce, and the Lichen gives the Black Spruce nutrients. Parasitism – An example of Parasitism in the Taiga Biome, is brain worms and Caribou.
How are symbiotic relationships similar to mutualism?
Lastly, Mutualism, is where both organisms are benefited in the relationship. These relationships are similar because they all involve a long term relationship with two different organisms. Also that at least one organism is being affected by the relationship.
Lichens are found almost everywhere in the Arctic. They provide food for Caribou in the winter. They are the one of the first plants that have the ability to grow on bare rock and are able to survive the hot sun while they are in exposed areas. The relationship between the two parts of the lichen is very simple.