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Commensal
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comensal, comensal
either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
commensal
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comensal, comensalista
describing a relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed
commensal
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commensalism
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commensalism
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Ejemplo
The commensal association between epiphytic plants and their hosts allows the epiphytes to access sunlight high in the canopy.
In marine environments, remoras exhibit a commensal lifestyle by attaching to sharks for transportation.
The commensal relationship between barnacles and whales allows the barnacles to travel vast distances.
Some insects exhibit commensal behavior by living in ant nests without impacting the ant colony.
Many birds have commensal habits, nesting in trees without affecting the trees' health.
