A prickly pear is a cactus. There is no commensalism or mutualism.
The Prickly Pear Cactus
COMMENSALISM It really depends. Therer are 3 types of Sybiotic Relationships-- Mutualism, Commensalism, and Parasitism. Mutualism is where both species benefit from each other, commensalism is where only 1 benefits and the other is unharmed, and parasitism is where 1 species benefits and the other is harmed.
briars and berberis, very prickly !!
Aaron's beard prickly pear cactus and the Arizona barrel cactus are prickly plants. They begin with the letter A.
An example of mutualism in a desert biome is the desert is the relationship between Saguaro cacti and the Gila woodpecker. This bird finds food like parasites and insects on the cactus. It also nests on cacti. While the cacti provide food and shelter for this bird, the bird in turn helps cacti when it spreads pollen to other cacti. Mutualism refers to a relationship in which both parties benefit from their interaction.
No, a cactus is a plant, not an animal.
apricot prickly pear cactus
Cactus
The Artichoke Cactus is a prickly plant. It starts with the letter A.
the cactus was so prickly, it actually punctured my skin.
The fruit of the cactus is commonly known as a prickly pear or cactus pear. It is a sweet and flavorful fruit that grows on certain species of cacti.
the most widespread cactus is prickly pear