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Commensal
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either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
commensal
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describing a relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed
Example
The commensal relationship between barnacles and whales allows the barnacles to travel vast distances.
Many birds have commensal habits, nesting in trees without affecting the trees' health.
In marine environments, remoras exhibit a commensal lifestyle by attaching to sharks for transportation.
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