Ecosystems: Biodiversity & Endangerment

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________________

Day 4: Symbiotic Relationships Mutualism, Commensalism, & Parasitism Period: _______

Symbiotic Relationships

Directions: For each of the three symbiotic relationships mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism fill in the
definition. Then create a key to color in the examples according to which party benefits, which is harmed, and
which is unaffected. You will need colored pencils or crayons to complete this activity.




















M
U
T
U
A
L
I
S
M

C
O
M
M
E
N
S
A
L
I
S
M

P
A
R
A
S
I
T
I
S
M


Zero Gain
(Unaffected)
KEY
EFFECT COLOR















Positive Gain
(Benefits)
Negative Gain
(Harmed)