Humans have small mites that live in hair follicles and oil glands around the nose and eyelashes. What would you

need to know to classify them as exhibiting mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism? What will be an ideal response?


Concepts to Consider: In mutualism, benefits are conferred to both species involved (Do the
mites benefit? Do humans benefit from mites living in our skin?). Commensalism involves a
benefit to one partner and no benefit or harm to the other partner (If the mites benefit, do we
notice their presence?). Parasites benefit from the host, which is harmed to some degree
(Assuming the mites benefit, are we harmed?).

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____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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