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Symbiotic Relationships
A symbiotic relationship is a relationship or a connection between two or more organisms. In biology it is the living together of two dissimilar organisms, as in mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism.
Mutualism
Mutualism is one type of symbiosis. This is a relationship between species where both species benefit. We see this when a manatee and other small fish both become somewhat friends. the fish stick around with the manatee and they benefit by eating all the gunk that's all over the manatee and plus, they get all the leftovers of the food that isn't eaten.
The manatee benefits of course by always getting a good wash down!
The manatee benefits of course by always getting a good wash down!
Commensalism
Commensalism is a relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected. We see this when we see a clown fish and a eneminee interact. The fish benefits by having a home that not only protects the fish, but also keeps predators away.
Parasitism
Parasitism is a relationship between two species in which one species benefits and the other is harmed. We see this when a tick (the parasite) enter into a dog or a human, or any other organism. The tick benefits by getting the nutrients it needs and the host is harmed...(host being the dog.)