Biology

[jarrett180]

What is commensalism, and can you give me an example of it?

[jimmydasaint]

I hope this is not homework you naughty, naughty boy!

 

Commensialism means literally 'at table together'. This is a symbiotic relationship between two species in which one species benefits and the other neither benefits or harms. Often, the host species provides a home and/or transportation for the other species.

 

 

Examples:

 

 

clownfishes live within the waving mass of tentacles of sea anemones; Because most fishes aviod the poisonous tentacles, the clownfishes are protected from predators. Perhaps this relationship borders on mutualism because the clownfishes actually may attract other fishes on which the anemone can feed. The sea anemone's tentacles quickly paralyze and seize other fishes as prey;

 

 

 

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