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The type of symbiotic relationship between barnacles and whale is commensalism as they neither benefit nor harm the whale on which they live.
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∙ 13y agoA commensalistic relationship as only the barnacles benefit from the whale through a free ride while the whale does not.
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What is the relationship between a barnacle and a whale?
The relationship between a barnacle and a whale is commensalim.
Why is the relationship between the Grey whale and barnacles an example of of commensalism?
The barnacle gets free food and a free ride and the whale is not harmed by the barnacle but does not benefit ether from the relationship. therefore the relationship between the Grey Whale and the barnacle is a perfect example of commensalism.
Why is the relationship between the grey whale and barnacles an example of commensalism?
The barnacle gets free food and a free ride and the whale is not harmed by the barnacle but does not benefit ether from the relationship. therefore the relationship between the Grey Whale and the barnacle is a perfect example of commensalism.
What is the symbiotic relationship between barnacles and whales?
Mutualism
What is the symbiotic relationship of Barnacles and whale?
commensalism == the barnacle living on the whales back gains safety and protection where as the whales does not either gain or lose anything from the relationship
Describe the relationship between a whale and barnacles?
The whale keeps the barnacle safe. the whale isn't helped or harmed.
Where do whale and barnacle live?
the ocean
Example of commensalisms?
An example of commensalism is the relationship between barnacles and Humpback whales. The barnacles cling on too the whale and are carried to rich feeding grounds (So the barnacles benefit)and the whales are not affected by the barnacles.
What is the barnacle matching organism?
a whale because it helps the whale to extract the water and nutrients.
What type of whale does a barnacle attack itself to?
by shooting its tongue out
A barnacle grows on a whale doing it no harm. This is an example of?
Vilatism
Will a barnacle living on a whale be nonliving or living?
It will be living until it dies.
