Relationships in the Sea

Science

The process where a single parent reproduces by itself, its offspring are identical

Asexual reproduction explained in an easy to understand way.

Asexual reproduction where a new organism forms as an outgrowth of its parent

Budding

Asexual reproduction where a new organism forms as an outgrowth of its parent. Budding is when a small part of a plant or animal grows into a new organism while still attached to the parent.

Occurs when two or more species affect each other's evolution

Coevolution

Occurs when two or more species affect each other's evolution. Coevolution. Coevolution is when species influence each other's development through close ecological interactions.

A relationship where one species benefits but the other is neither helped nor harmed

Commensalism

A relationship where one species benefits but the other is neither helped nor harmed. Commensalism. In commensalism, one organism gains something like food or shelter, while the other is unaffected.

A sex cell, like an egg or sperm

Gamete

A sex cell, like an egg or sperm. Gamete. A gamete is a reproductive cell that contains half the genetic material needed to form a new organism.

An animal that can produce both eggs and sperm

Hermaphrodite

An animal that can produce both eggs and sperm. Hermaphrodite. A hermaphrodite is an organism that has both male and female reproductive organs.

The organism on, or in, which a parasite lives

Host

The organism on, or in, which a parasite lives. host. A host is an organism that provides food or shelter to a parasite.

Something occurring between species

Interspecific

Something occurring between species. interspecific. Interspecific refers to interactions or relationships between different species.

Something occurring within a species

Intraspecific

Something occurring within a species. Intraspecific. Intraspecific refers to interactions or variations that occur within the same species, such as competition among individuals for resources.

A symbiotic relationship between two species in which both benefit

Mutualism

A symbiotic relationship between two species in which both benefit. Mutualism. In science, mutualism is when two different species work together and both gain advantages.

A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed

Parasitism

A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed. Parasitism. Parasitism is when one organism lives on or inside another organism and causes it harm.

Describes an organism that is unable to move from a location

Sessile

Describes an organism that is unable to move from a location. Sessile. In science, sessile refers to organisms, like some plants and sea creatures, that are fixed in one place and do not move around.

The production of offspring from two parents

Sexual reproduction explained in an easy to understand way.

The eggs and sperm released or deposited into water by aquatic animals

Spawning

The eggs and sperm released or deposited into water by aquatic animals. Spawning is when aquatic animals release eggs and sperm into the water for reproduction.

The close relationship between organisms of different species

Symbiosis explained in an easy to understand way.