Symbiotic relationships in nature are interactions between different species that live closely together. Here are some examples:
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Mutualism: In this type of symbiosis, both species benefit from the relationship. An example is the relationship between bees and flowers. Bees collect nectar from flowers for food and in the process, help pollinate the flowers.
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Commensalism: In commensal relationships, one species benefits while the other is neither harmed nor helped. An example is the relationship between barnacles and whales. Barnacles attach themselves to whales and gain a place to live and feed, while the whales are not significantly affected.
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Parasitism: In parasitic relationships, one species benefits at the expense of the other. An example is the relationship between ticks and mammals. Ticks feed on the blood of mammals, harming the host in the process.
These are just a few examples of the many symbiotic relationships that exist in nature.
