what is a symbiotic relationship?

Answer 1

Ahhh, symbiosis. This is a type of relationship where two organisms interact with each other. Sometimes a symbiotic relationship benefits both species, sometimes one species benefits at the other's expense, and in other cases neither species benefits. There are many different types of symbiosis: Mutualism -- both species benefit
Commensalism -- one species benefits, the other is unaffected
Parasitism -- one species benefits, the other is harmed
Competition -- neither species benefits
Neutralism -- both species are unaffected

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Answer 2

Definition:
Symbiosis is a close ecological relationship between the individuals of two (or more) different species. Sometimes a symbiotic relationship benefits both species, sometimes one species benefits at the other's expense, and in other cases neither species benefits.

Ecologists use a different term for each type of symbiotic relationship:

Mutualism -- both species benefit
Commensalism -- one species benefits, the other is unaffected
Parasitism -- one species benefits, the other is harmed
Competition -- neither species benefits
Neutralism -- both species are unaffected





Examples of Symbiotic Relationships in Insects:
Nutritional Symbiosis:
Ambrosia beetles
Termite fungus gardens
Parasol ants
Cockroach endosymbionts

Shelter Symbiosis:
Ant mimics (inquilines)
Slavemaker ants
Gall insects

Transport Symbiosis:
Torsalo (Human bot flies)
Scelionid wasps

Pollination Symbiosis:
Nectar guides
Bottle gentians
Dung beetles and skunk cabbage
Yucca moths
Bumblebees and scotch broom
Fig wasps
Pseudocopulation in orchids

Defensive Symbiosis
Ants and acacias
Aphid farmers

Answer 3

A symbiotic relationship:

There are many types... put simply it is 2 or more organisms reacting to one and other.

MUTUALISM- Both species benefit
PARSITISM- One species benefits, the other is harmed. C
COMMENSALISM- One species benefits, the other is not harmed.
PREDATION- A species consumes another as food.

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Answer 4

I think what you're looking for is the meaning "living together"..in relation to people...