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What is the cattle egret commensalism relationship with cattle?
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∙ 11y ago
This question is really rhetorical, because commensalism is one of the symbiotic relationships between one animal species and another. Thus the question really answers itself: the symbiotic relationship between egret and cattle is commensalism.
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Why doesn't commensalism exist in nature?
Commensalism does exist in nature. It means a relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is not affected. An example is the cattle egret and cattle. The egrets live near the cattle and benefit by eating the insects stirred up by the cattle's hooves. The cattle are not affected.
Cattle egret and a cow is their relationship mutualism?
The only relationship between a Cattle Egret and grazing animals is that the Egret will remove fleas and ticks from cattle. It will also follow other grazing animals as they eat, picking the insects that they stir up while they graze.
What is the symbiotic relationship between a buffalo and a cowbird?
There is not true symbiotic relationship. However, he cattle egret removes ticks and flies from cattle and consumes them. This benefits both species.
What is the relationship between egret and cattle?
There is not true symbiotic relationship. However, he cattle egret removes ticks and flies from cattle and consumes them. This benefits both species.
What is the relationship between the cattle egret and cow?
There is not true symbiotic relationship. However, he cattle egret removes ticks and flies from cattle and consumes them. This benefits both species.
What is the symbiotic relationship between the cattle egret and the cow?
There is not true symbiotic relationship. However, he cattle egret removes ticks and flies from cattle and consumes them. This benefits both species.
What word describes the relationship between the cattle egrets and the cattle?
commensalism
What is the relationship between egrets and cattle called?
It is a Commensalism relationship
Why are cattle egret and the African ankole buddies?
The cattle egret and the African ankole have a symbiotic relationship called mutualism. In this relationship, two different organisms work together and each one benefits from it.
What symbiotic relationship do egrets and the mouths of herbivores have?
Egrets and the mouths of herbivores have a mutualistic relationship called commensalism. Egrets often follow herbivores, such as cows or buffaloes, and eat the insects that get disturbed as the herbivores graze. While the egret benefits by getting an easy meal, the herbivores are unaffected by the presence of the egret.
How do cattle egret and the buffalo demonstrate symbiosis?
The egret forages near the buffalo because there is less competition for food. The other animals may be afraid of the buffalo. This significantly benefits the egret, but the buffalo neither benefits nor receives harm. Commensalism.
When one organism benefits while the other is not harmed?
Commensalism is similar to parasitism, except the host doesn't get hurt. Examples of this are mites which feed on the wasted parts of the body of an animal like skin flakes and hair, not hurting the host, but doesn't benefit the host either.
