Mutualistic relationships      

This powerpoint presentation of Paul Ayayee deals with symbiosis. Ayaye defines 4 types of symbiosis which are the followings: insect-insect, insect-plant, insect-microbial,and  insect-invertebrate. Also included in the presentation, are images and videos describing these types of association.

 



Insect-plant interactions


In this article entitled "the nature of plants-pollinator interactions" , Carol L. Landry discusses the relationship between plants and insects. She focuses on mutualism  and identifies the different types.  Also mentioned in the article, are other types of plant- insect associations.




Waggle dance


Insects are very social. And yes, they dance too!!!!! But unlike us, their dance has a life sustaining purpose. That how they give each other directions. Follow the link above to know all about the "waggle dance" and its importance in insects' life.