COMMENSALISM
Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which one
species benefits, while the other species is neither harmed nor
helped.
The species that gains the benefit is called the commensal. The
other species is termed the host species.
Terms Related to
Commensalism
Mutualism -is a relationship in which two organisms
benefit from each other.
Amensalism - A relationship in which one organism is
harmed while the other is not affected.
Parasitism - A relationship in which one organism
benefits and the other is harmed.
EXAMPLES OF
COMMENSALISM
1.) Small plants that grow on other big plants.
2.) Butterfly and flowers
3.) Tree fog use plants as protection.
4.) Golden jackals, once they have been expelled from a
pack, will trail a tiger to feed on the remains of its kills.
5.) Goby fish live on other sea animals, changing color to
blend in with the host, thus gaining protection from
predators.
6.) Birds following an Army of Ants
7.) Birds nest in a tree
8.) Larger plants that offer protection to seedlings from the
weather and herbivores, giving them an opportunity to grow.
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