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Are barnacles on a mussel shell an example Commensalism?

Though often described as parasites, the relationship is an example of obligate commensalism, as the barnacles neither harm, nor benefit, their host.


Whats an example of commensalism with meerkats?

Meerkats often benefit from commensalism with birds like the white-backed vulture. Meerkats rely on the vultures to provide early warning signals of potential predators, while the vultures benefit from the meerkats' ability to locate food sources.


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What bird has brightly coloured feathers?

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How plants benificial to birds?

Birds can see the colour red very well and are often attracted to it, so if a plant has red berries these are often eaten by birds. Also, in the tropics, red flowers are often visited by birds for their nectar (like hummingbirds) and their pollen is also distributed by birds. Also, many plants attract insects that are in turn eaten by birds. ^^


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What is s type of symbiosis between two species in which one species benefits and the other species is neither helped nor harmed?

Commensalism is a type of symbiosis where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. An example of commensalism is the relationship between barnacles and whales, where barnacles attach themselves to the whales' skin for transportation and feeding without causing any harm to the whales.


Example of commensalisim?

An example of commensalism is the relationship between barnacles and whales. Barnacles attach themselves to the skin of whales to gain protection and access to nutrients in the water, while the whales are not significantly affected by the presence of the barnacles.


Why do birds not eat each other?

Some birds do eat other birds: raptors are meat-eating birds and often raid nests and take chicks to feed their young birds.