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Symbiosis describes a long-term interaction (or relationship) between two species.

There are three types of symbiotic relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and pariasitism.


Mutualism- a relationship between individuals of different species where both individuals derive a benefit.
Ex. Ocellaris clownfish that live in the tentacles of and protect Ritteri sea anemone

Commensalism- a relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is not harmed nor helped.
Ex. Spiders building their webs on plants.

Parasitism- a relationship between two organisms of different species in which on member benefits, while the other is harmed.
Ex. A tick feeding on the blood of its host.


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