Monday, July 21, 2008

In this lab project I will discuss species that I come in contact with on a regular basis and the relationship that I have with them
1. Humans- homo sapiens this relationship is symbiotic and we are domesticated.

2. Dog- canis lupus familiaris the relationship is mutualistic because we both benefit from the relationship and they are domesticated

3. Cat- felis catus. The relationship is again mutualistic because we both benefit from the relationship and most kinds of cats are domesticated
4. Mosquito- part of the family culicidae. The relationship is predator/prey type because they seek out blood from prey. They are not domesticated
5. Snake- part of the reptile suborder serpents. The relationship is predator/prey because they seek out prey and we are also their predators. They are not domesticated
6. Cow- of the family bovidae and the subfamily bovinae. Our relationship is commensal because we use them for food. They are domesticated.

http://www.chewingthecud.org/Grilled_Steak.jpg
7. Horse- equus caballus. Our relationship is mutualistic as well as symbiotic. We provide them food and shelter in return for transportation and companionship. Some are domesticated
8. Moth- insects of the order Lepidoptera. The relationship is symbiotic. They are not domesticated
9. Spider- invertebrate animals. The relationship is predator/prey they are predators on smaller insects and we are their predators. They are not domesticated.
10. Chicken- gallus gallus domesticus. The relationship we have is commensal. They are domesticated.


http://www.signs-up.com/prod_images/Chicken_xing_thumb_640.jpg/Chicken_xing_thumb_640.jpg
11. Bacteria- unicellular organisms that appear in groups. The relationship is parasitic. Some strains of bacteria are domesticated.
12. Fish- aquatic vertebrates. The relationship is commensal and symbiotic. They are not domesticated.
http://www.fishingtalks.com/images/salmon.jpg
13. Beetle- group of insects in the order of cleoptera. The relationship is symbiotic because beetles contribute to our ecosystem. They are not domesticated
14. Grains- a group of seeds used for food. The relationship is commensal. The species is domesticated
15. Frog- amphibian in the order anura. The relationship is symbiotic. They are not domesticated.

http://www.azootoyou.com/files/Giant_pixie_frog_best_04.jpg
16. Lizard- reptiles in the order squamata. The relationship is sometimes symbiotic and sometimes mutualistic. They are not domesticated
17. Lettuce-lactuca sativa. The relationship we have with lettuce is commensal. The species is domesticated.
18. Mold-microscopic fungi. The relationship is parasitic. Some variations of the species are domesticated.
19. Bird- vertebrates in the class of aves. The relationship is symbiotic. Some species are domesticated.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/10/images/061010-new-bird_big.jpg
20. Cricket- insect in the family gryllidae. Our relationship is symbiotic. Crickets play an important role in our ecosystem. They are not domesticated.
21. Butterfly- insect in the order Lepidoptera. The relationship is symbiotic. They are not domesticated.

http://twistedphysics.typepad.com/cocktail_party_physics/images/butterfly.jpg
22. Skunk- mammals in the family mephitidae. Our relationship is symbiotic. They are not domesticated.
23. Yeast- fungi the relationship is parasitic. Some strains are domesticated
24. Apple- malus domestica. The relationship is symbiotic. They are domesticated.
25. Ant- insect in the family formicidae. The relationship is symbiotic. They play an important role in the ecosystem. They are not domesticated
26. Bee-insects in the subfamily apoidea. The relationship is symbiotic. They are sometimes domesticated.

http://whyfiles.org/267bee_virus/images/bee.jpg
27. Turkey- bird in the genus meleagris. The relationship is commensal. They are domesticated
28. Ferret-mustela putorius furo. Te relationship is mutualistic. They are domesticated

http://www.freewebs.com/ferretwhisperer/White2020SaltPepper20Ferret.jpg
29. Goat- capra aegagrus hircus. The relationship is commensal. We rely on them for food production (milk)
30. Rose- flowering shrub of the genus rosa. The relationship is mutualistic. We enjoy them and we help them grow. They are domesticated.


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