Question

Identify two symbiotic relationships between microorganisms and other systems

• Describe the symbiotic activities how they either benefit or harm each other.

Answer 1

Symbiotic relationships are interactions between any two organisms.
The relationship can be mutualistic, commensalistic or parasitic in nature.

1.
Mutualism: Many of herbivores like cow have many microbes in their gastrointestinal tract
which aids them in digesting many plant products. The cow gets benefit and microbes also
benefit by obtaining nutrients from the cow.

2.
Commensalism is the relationship in which one of the organisms benefit and others has neutral
effect on it.
Example: Hermit crabs use gastropod shells to protect themselves.