Symbiosis QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of symbiotic relationships in nature with this quiz game! by Cambridge College 1 What is symbiosis? a b) A relationship between two or more organisms of different species b a) A type of competition between organisms c c) The process of photosynthesis in plants d d) The breakdown of organic matter by decomposers 2 Which of the following is an example of mutualism? a a) A lion hunting and killing a zebra for food b d) A tapeworm living inside the intestines of a human c c) A tick feeding on the blood of a dog d b) A shark and a remora fish living together where the remora fish cleans the shark's teeth and eats parasites off its skin 3 What type of symbiotic relationship involves one organism benefiting while the other is neither helped nor harmed? a a) Mutualism b c) Commensalism c b) Parasitism d d) Predation 4 In a parasitic relationship, which organism benefits? a c) The organism causing harm b d) The organism being harmed c a) Both organisms d b) Neither organism 5 What is an example of parasitism? a d) Sharks and remora fish living together b b) Birds building nests in trees c a) Bees collecting nectar from flowers d c) A tick feeding on the blood of a dog 6 Which term describes a relationship where one organism benefits while the other is harmed? a d) Predation b b) Commensalism c c) Parasitism d a) Mutualism 7 What is an example of mutualism in the ocean? a a) A crab feeding on algae b c) A dolphin hunting and eating fish c b) A clownfish living in an anemone and protecting it from predators, while the anemone provides shelter for the clownfish d d) A sea turtle laying eggs on the beach 8 Which type of symbiotic relationship involves one organism benefiting while the other is harmed? a c) Parasitism b d) Predation c b) Commensalism d a) Mutualism 9 In lichen, which consists of a fungus and an alga living together, what type of symbiotic relationship is exhibited? a d) Predation b a) Mutualism c b) Commensalism d c) Parasitism 10 What is an example of commensalism? a d) A lion hunting and killing a gazelle for food b c) A barnacle attached to the shell of a turtle, benefiting from the turtle's movement through water c a) A bee and a flower interacting for pollination d b) A bird building a nest in a tree 11 In the relationship between a clownfish and a sea anemone, what type of symbiotic relationship is exhibited? a Commensalism b Mutualism c Parasitism d Predation 12 What is an example of mutualism on land? a A squirrel gathering nuts from a tree b A cow grazing on grass c Bees pollinating flowers d A fox hunting and catching a rabbit 13 What is an example of commensalism in the forest? a Moss growing on the branches of a tree without affecting the tree negatively b A squirrel gathering nuts from a tree c A bear hunting and eating fish from a river d A bird nesting in the hollow of a tree 14 In the relationship between a bee and a flower, what type of symbiotic relationship is exhibited? a Parasitism b Mutualism c Commensalism d Predation 15 What is an example of parasitism in the ocean? a A whale feeding on krill b A barnacle attaching itself to a whale's skin and benefiting from the whale's movement c A shark hunting and eating fish d A sea turtle laying eggs on the beach 16 In the relationship between a clownfish and a sea anemone, what type of symbiotic relationship is exhibited? a Parasitism b Mutualism c Commensalism d Predation 17 What is an example of mutualism on land? a A cow grazing on grass b A squirrel gathering nuts from a tree c Bees pollinating flowers d A fox hunting and catching a rabbit 18 What is an example of commensalism in the forest? a A bear hunting and eating fish from a river b A squirrel gathering nuts from a tree c A bird nesting in the hollow of a tree d Moss growing on the branches of a tree without affecting the tree negatively 19 In the relationship between a bee and a flower, what type of symbiotic relationship is exhibited? a Mutualism b Commensalism c Parasitism d Predation 20 What is an example of parasitism in the ocean? a A sea turtle laying eggs on the beach b A shark hunting and eating fish c A barnacle attaching itself to a whale's skin and benefiting from the whale's movement d A whale feeding on krill
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