Concept: The relationship that exist between organism are: Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism, Predation . Mutualism is a relationship where organism benefits from each other. Commensalism is a relationship where one organism benefits while the other is an affected nor harmed. Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits from another organism. The other organism is affected or harmed and does not benefits from the relationship. Predation is a relationship where one organism, the predator kill another organism for food. The organism that is killed is called the prey.
Organism Observations Kinds of Relationship 1. butterflies and flowers 2. birds eating a worm 3. aphids and roses 4. potted plants living together 5. orchids on a tree trunk
IV. Evaluation Identify the kind of relationship exist between the organism. _____1. Shark and remora fish ______6. Termites and tiny flagellates _____2. Weeds and pechay ______7. Children in the contest _____3. Frog and mosquito ______ 8. Lion and deer _____4. Grass in the rice field ______ 9. Dog and round worm _____5. Aphids and ants _____10. Orchids and coconut tree
V. Assignment What would happen if plants and animals are not closely related and dependent upon another? Do you think the partnership between plants and animals is beneficial to both relationship ? Why?