Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. In desert ecosystems, an example of commensalism could be seen with epiphytic plants, like certain types of moss or lichen, that grow on cacti. These epiphytes gain a place to live and access to moisture without affecting the cactus, which remains unaffected by their presence. This relationship highlights the adaptations of organisms to thrive in harsh desert conditions.
it would be commensalism because the geko needs the desert to live and the desert stays the same!
Commensalism
The relationship is called commensalism. In this type of relationship, one organism benefits from the association while the other is neither harmed nor benefited. For example, barnacles attaching themselves to a whale for transportation.
An example of cold desert commensalism is the relationship between lichen and a tree in the Arctic tundra. The lichen benefits from having a stable substrate provided by the tree, while the tree is not significantly affected by the presence of the lichen.
Commensalism
Commensalism.
This relationship is called commensalism. In commensalism, one organism benefits while the other is neither harmed nor helped. An example of commensalism is barnacles attaching themselves to whales to gain a stable substrate for attachment while the whales are not affected by their presence.
A symbiotic relationship know as commensalism, is where one organism benifits and the other is unaffected.
A prickly pear is a cactus. There is no commensalism or mutualism.
lichen growing on tree bark
commensalism
commensalism