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When an organism is benefited without affecting the other the phenomenon is known as?
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Commensalism.
When it affects the other positively it's mutualism, when negatively it's parasitism.
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If a favorable trait increases the life span of an organism without affecting reproductive success does it contribute to evolution?
It contributes to evolution, yes.
Can a concrete hardener be used after dying concrete without affecting the color?
can a concrete hardner be used after dying concrete without affecting the color
What is an organ you can lose without affecting you?
kidney
What lives on other organisms?
They are called symbiotic organisms. There are 4 basic forms of symbiosis: A "commensal" organism is one that lives in, on, or with another, and benefits in some way without affecting the other. (e.g. an orchid) A mutualistic organism is one that benefits and provides a benefit. (e.g. gut bacteria) An "amensal" organism does not benefit, but does harm. (e.g. accidental predation) A "parasite" (parasitic organism) is a plant or animal that lives on or within another living organism at the expense of that organism. (e.g. toxic bacteria)
Which is a prokaryotic organism?
Living organism without organized nucleus.
What is a single celled organism without a nuclei?
A single-celled organism without an organized nucleus is a prokaryote.
What is a singled celled organism without a nuclei?
A single-celled organism without an organized nucleus is a prokaryote.
What is a commensal relationship?
An interaction in which one organism lives as a dependent off another organism without causing damage or interference is what a commensal relationship is.Specifically, the term comes from the medieval Latin word commensalis for "sharing a meal" (preposition com"together" + mensa "meal, table"). It may be considered controversial since it demands that the survival of the dependent is realized without affecting that of the independent organism. Some scientists suggest as commensalist the interaction of barnacles on whales.
What types of symbiosis of a flatworm and horseshoe crab?
Commensalism-The flatworm benefits from eating bits of food from what the crab ate. The Horseshoe Crab is unchanged as far as scientists know. Commensalism is a form of symbiosis that benefits one organism without affecting the other organism.
Organism that lives inside or on another organism?
parasite is the organism that lives on other organism without any benefit to the host.
Why does a hurricane occur when there is a large city near by?
Hurricanes are very large systems and, being an ocean-born phenomenon, often impact coasts. Since many large cities are built on coasts it is difficult for a hurricane to make landfall without affecting a city or two.
Are there any populations in the food web that could be changed without affecting other populations explain?
poplations in the food web that could be changed without affecting other populations explain
