Symbiosis Nature Study

In this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, explore an incredible friendship in nature. During a symbiosis nature study, discover the fascinating bond between clownfish and sea anemones.

Mutualistic symbiosis is a unique relationship between species that work together to survive and thrive. This episode teaches how clownfish and sea anemones benefit from an underwater friendship.

Symbiosis Nature Study

Listen to the podcast episode and try to answer as many of the following questions from the episode as possible.

1. Without looking, spell symbiosis out loud.
2. What does “sym” mean in the Greek language?
3. What does “biosis” mean in the Greek language?
4. Give a simple definition of symbiosis.
5. In what movie is a clownfish the main character?
6. Is a sea anemone a plant or animal?
7. What is unique about the tentacles of a sea anemone?
8. Name at least one way sea anemones help clownfish.
9. Name at least one way clownfish help sea anemones.

Symbiosis Nature Study Video Class

In the upcoming No Sweat Nature Study symbiosis video class, learn about other examples of mutualistic symbiosis, such as the relationship between bees and flowers. Plus, discover commensalism and parasitism – two other types of symbiosis! Expect to create a detailed chart of examples of these types of symbiotic relationships.

Would you like to record a voicemail to answer this season’s nature study question?

At the end of each No Sweat Nature Study Podcast episode, Mrs. Cindy includes messages from a few of her friends. You can record a message that she might use on an upcoming episode!

All children must have their parents’ permission before leaving a recording. Parents are welcome to record an answer, too!

Each season, there will be a different question to answer. You can see this season’s question below. Think about your answer first, and then follow these simple directions:

1. Click the button that says “Start recording”.
2. Tell me your first name. (If you want to tell your age and/or where you live, feel free to do that.)
3. You will have 60 seconds to answer the question but try to be concise.
4. Push the play button to listen to your recording before sending it to be sure it is recorded correctly. If not, simply record it again.

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