Mutualism

Presented By: Group 2

What is Mutualism
Mutualism is a type of Symbiosis.
Mutualism is an interaction between two
different species which benefits both organisms.
This relationship benefits both organisms and
helps them survive in harsh conditions. Neither
organism will be able to survive on its own, so
that is why they need to form this relationship
with other species.

Example
Green Algae and Fungi:
A green alga(plural: algae) and a fungus(plural:
fungi) form a lichen. The green alga that contains
chlorophyll is sheltered and protected by the fungus
which prevents it from drying up. The alga carries
out photosynthesis using carbon dioxide released by
the fungus. The fungus does not contain chlorophyll,
so it receives food and oxygen from the alga.

Example
Crocodiles and Plover Birds:
A plover bird will get into a crocodiles mouth to
pluck the remaining food that is stuck in the
crocodiles teeth. This will give the plover bird
its food and it also keeps the crocodiles mouth
free from infections.

Example
Ants and Aphids:
The ants protect the aphids from predators and
harm in exchange for food that is secreted by
the aphids, honeydew.

Example
Sea Anemones and Crabs:
A sea anemone will often attach itself to a crab
and cover a part of its shell. The sea anemone
gains transport and food while the crab is
protected from predators by the stinging hairs of
the sea anemone.

Example

Bacteria and Leguminous Plants:

Leguminous plants are plants that produce peas
or beans. They contain nodules(round and small
lumps)on their roots that are full of soil bacteria
also known as Rhizobium bacteria. This bacteria
converts nitrogen into nitrogenous compounds
that will then be used as proteins by the plant in
exchange for shelter and protection.

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