Symbiotic relationships are interactions between two different species that live closely together. Here are some examples of symbiotic relationships in nature:
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Mutualism: Both species benefit from the relationship. An example is the relationship between bees and flowers, where bees obtain nectar and pollen for food while pollinating the flowers.
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Commensalism: One species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. An example is the relationship between barnacles and whales, where barnacles attach themselves to whales for transportation and gain access to food particles in the water as the whale swims.
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Parasitism: One species benefits at the expense of the other. An example is the relationship between ticks and mammals, where ticks feed on the blood of the host animal, causing harm or disease.
These are just a few examples of the diverse symbiotic relationships that can be found in nature.
