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What is the symbiotic relationship between an oxpecker and a warthog?
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∙ 11y ago
The Ecologist's Best Guess: Ostriches eat grass, and warthogs eat insects and the roots of grassland plants. When foraging, warthogs (like barnyard pigs) churn up the soil and make plants more accessible to the ostriches. In turn, the ostrich can see a long way off and the warthog has very bad vision. Probably the ostrich watches for predators and alerts the warthog if they are near so that both animals may escape. This relationship is an example of mutualism, a kind of symbiosis (interaction of different species) in which both organisms benefit from the relationship.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe symbiotic relationship is of mutual benefit. The Oxpecker rides on the Warthog's head and eats bugs that live on it. The Oxpecker gets food and a free ride. the Warthog gets grooming.
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What do you call a warthog young?
A young warthog is called a piglet.
How much do warthogs weigh?
Warthog's weigh between 54.5kg and 113 kg. Hope this helps!!!
How many babies can a warthog have?
Between 2 and 4 is average, but up to 8 has been known
What is the genus and species names for a warthog?
Species Phacochoerus africanus (warthogs, common warthogs) # Subspecies Phacochoerus africanus africanus (Nolan warthog). # Subspecies Phacochoerus africanus aeliani (Eritrean warthog). # Subspecies Phacochoerus africanus massaicus (Central African warthog). # Subspecies Phacochoerus africanus sundevallii (Southern warthog). Species Phacochoerus aethiopicus (desert warthogs) # Subspecies Phacochoerus aethiopicus delamerei (Somali warthog). # Subspecies Phacochoerus aethiopicus aethiopicus(Cape warthog).
Is a warthog extinct?
No
What symbiotic relationship do the warthog and ostrich have?
the ostrich eats ticks off the the warthog while the warthog is getting clean .
Weight of a warthog?
A warthog can weigh between 54.5kg and 113 kg. Hope that helps!!
Warthog relationship with the man?
Warthogs would consider man to be unpleasant and to be avoided
Who will win in a fight between a warthog and a man?
If the man is unarmed, likily the warthog unless the man can get to a place the warthog can't reach him. A warthog on the rut can easily kill a man with its sharp tusks and sharp hooves. However, a man with a sharp hunting knife would be able to kill the warthog if he was not gored by the warthog's tusks. If the man had no weapons, he would be hopeless against such a fierce pig beast. With a hunting rifle or a cross bow, the warthog would stand a little chance against the man.
How does a warthog behave?
like a warthog
What is a father warthog called?
Daddy Warthog
How many babies do a warthog have?
Normally between 2 and 4, but up to 8 is possible
What animal has keen smell and poor eyesight?
warthog is the answer warthog is the answer
What do you call a warthog young?
A young warthog is called a piglet.
How do you get a warthog on tap zoo?
You don't have a Warthog in tap zoo.
When was Warthog Games created?
Warthog Games was created in 1997.
How much do warthogs weigh?
Warthog's weigh between 54.5kg and 113 kg. Hope this helps!!!
