Chapter
Definition of Commensalism
09:26 - 13:30 (04:03)
This transcript discusses the difficulty ecologists have in defining commensalism and explores the different types of animals that live in gopher tortoise holes.
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Despite uncertainties in the definition of commensalism, ecologists have categorized it into three groups.
09:26 - 11:35 (02:08)
Commensalism
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Despite uncertainties in the definition of commensalism, ecologists have categorized it into three groups. Some examples of commensalism include blind snakes living in owl nests and insects that inhabit leaf shelters created by other insects.
ChapterDefinition of Commensalism
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Gopher tortoise holes are home to a variety of animals that exhibit commensalism and symbiosis by feeding on parasites that would otherwise harm the tortoise while using its burrow for shelter.
11:35 - 13:30 (01:55)
Gopher Tortoise Holes, Commensalism, Symbiosis, Parasites
Summary
Gopher tortoise holes are home to a variety of animals that exhibit commensalism and symbiosis by feeding on parasites that would otherwise harm the tortoise while using its burrow for shelter.