What does the symbiotic relationship commensalism mean?

Answer 1

One organism benefits and the other isn't affected

Answer 2

Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. It involves one organism using another for resources or shelter without affecting it negatively. An example is a barnacle attaching itself to a whale for transportation without harming the whale.

Answer 3

The word symbiotic comes from the Greek word symbiosis. Symbiosis is defined as close, and often long termed. So, the term symbiotic relationship is a close, long termed relationship.