A symbiotic relationship is that relationship between two entities wherein both of them are mutually beneficial to each other.
2007-07-09 19:44:33
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answered by Vytheeshwaran V 4
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Symbiotic relationships are when two different species live together with a positive result for both species. Neither parasitizes the other but both benefit from the relationship. There are several examples of symbiosis in the natural world. Lichen plants, part algae and part fungus, are common examples. Tutara 'lizards' that dig holes, which fisher birds nest in and later feed the tutara small fish along with the bird's own young. Narrow mouth toads that live in tarantula burrows and eat ants that harass the spider. Even human gut bacteria can be considered a beneficial symbiotic relationship, we give them a place to live and a food supply and they help us digest our food. As well as the GREAT SYMBIOSIS between animals and plants. Animals breath in oxygen and exhale carbon-dioxide which plants 'breath in' and 'exhale' oxygen. Symbiosis is everywhere.
2007-07-10 02:11:39
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answered by mindoversplatter 4
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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
2007-07-10 02:14:26
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answered by shirley g 6
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A symbiotic relationship is a relationship between two entities which is mutually beneficial for the participants of the relationship.
2007-07-10 02:06:50
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answered by Georgia Peach 6
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Symbiotic relationship refers to the close interaction between two organisms!!
for example......"Lichens"
Lichens are mutually useful associations between "algae" and "fungi"!!
Algae prepare food for the fungi and fungi provide shelter and absorb mineral nutrients and water for its partner!!
!!! Both these organisms benefit from each other!!!
In symbiosis, at least one member of the pair benefits from the relationship. The other member may be
injured = parasitism
relatively unaffected ( = commensalism)
may also benefit ( = mutualism).
I gave you an example of mutualism.
I hope this is the answer you're lookin for!!!!
2007-07-10 03:05:06
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answered by Ian d 1
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A symbiotic relationship is one in which organisms of 2 different species coexist in a manner which is benificial to both of them.
Some definitions define symbiosis only as relationships that are mutually beneficial (as I have described above), but others expand it to include:
-parasitism, in which one of the species benefits at the expense of the other. The other is harmed/injured in the process.
-commensalism, in which one species benefits and the other is unaffected.
-mutualism, mutually beneficial interactions.
2007-07-10 02:24:55
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answered by BP 7
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