2007-12-30 12:05:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Barnacles, sea anemones, and sponges attach to the adopted shells of hermit crabs or to the exoskeletons of other crabs. These creatures live in the tide pools of a rocky shore. The animals attached to the shells benefit from the scraps of food that escape from the crabs' claws. The crabs benefit from the camouflage offered by the animals on their backs.
2007-12-30 17:13:25 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mutualistic relationship is a relationship in which 2 organisms are both benefited positively. Ok.. there are basically several examples of this mutual relationship, for example, hummingbirds germinating flowers on a shore. Pretty tough to come with examples at the top of my mind, but my info should give you the fuel to start coming up with some ideas. Good luck!
2007-12-30 17:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋