Journal 2

A good example of parasitism is the Fish Doctor and fish. The Fish Doctor is a type of isopod crustacean. It tends to attach itself under the fins and gills of a fish. The Fish Doctor then sucks the blood of the host fish until it dies. This is beneficial for the Fish Doctor but harmful for the fish. Shrimps have a mutualistic relationship because they are near coral reefs where fish go to have dead skin and mucuous removed from their bodies. Both species benefit. The relationship between Clown fish and sea anemones is a great example of commensalism because the Clown fish benefits from the relationship and while the anemone doesn't, it also isn't harmed. The anemone is a home for the fish.

Posted on October 23, 2015 07:54 PM by i3haylieshi