The sloth must be helped by the algae in some way.
its "the sloth can neither be harmed nor helped by the algae". Trust me
A commensal relationship requires that one organism benefits from the relationship without affecting the other organism. So, in order for that to be true, the algae would have to be neutral to the sloth... not harming it or aiding it (those relationships would be defined differently). It would have to not affect it at all.
The Sloth must be helped by the Algae in some wayThe sloth lives in a rainforest, any time it rains, it wets the fur of the sloth, consequently the algae grows on the wet fur.APEX students who are typing in quiz questions directly into Ask.com; do not suffer any delusion. You are cheating when you do this and if your teacher catches you they will reset the test/quiz you are working on.depends on the teacher actually and what school program you are in im in pass program and its allowed -anonymous
sloths move so slowly( .5-1 ft per second) that moss and algae grows on them.
Becuase both organisms benefit
A commensal relationship requires that one organism benefits from the relationship without affecting the other organism. So, in order for that to be true, the algae would have to be neutral to the sloth... not harming it or aiding it (those relationships would be defined differently). It would have to not affect it at all.
the sloth cant be harm by the algae
its "the sloth can neither be harmed nor helped by the algae". Trust me
Green algae grows in a sloth's fur because the sloth's slow movement and low body temperature provide an ideal environment for algae to thrive. The algae benefits from the moisture and warmth in the sloth's fur, while the sloth gains camouflage from the green coloration. This relationship is a form of symbiosis where both the sloth and the algae benefit.
A commensal relationship requires that one organism benefits from the relationship without affecting the other organism. So, in order for that to be true, the algae would have to be neutral to the sloth... not harming it or aiding it (those relationships would be defined differently). It would have to not affect it at all.
sloths move so slowly( .5-1 ft per second) that moss and algae grows on them.
The Sloth must be helped by the Algae in some wayThe sloth lives in a rainforest, any time it rains, it wets the fur of the sloth, consequently the algae grows on the wet fur.APEX students who are typing in quiz questions directly into Ask.com; do not suffer any delusion. You are cheating when you do this and if your teacher catches you they will reset the test/quiz you are working on.depends on the teacher actually and what school program you are in im in pass program and its allowed -anonymous
The Sloth must be helped by the Algae in some wayThe sloth lives in a rainforest, any time it rains, it wets the fur of the sloth, consequently the algae grows on the wet fur.APEX students who are typing in quiz questions directly into Ask.com; do not suffer any delusion. You are cheating when you do this and if your teacher catches you they will reset the test/quiz you are working on.depends on the teacher actually and what school program you are in im in pass program and its allowed -anonymous
Sloths will grow algae on their fur, it is a beneficial relationship for both parties since the sloth will get the algae closer to the sun so it can grow and gather nutrients, and the algae provides the sloth with beneficial nutrients which itabsorbsthrough its skin.
The adaptations of a sloth are that it grows algae on its fur and the algae helps it blend in with treetops from predators. Sloths have a good sense of smell to find and detect predators. Sloths can open and close their nose to keep termites from coming up their nose.
both organisms are benefited
Becuase both organisms benefit