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Symbiosis
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a close and often long-term interaction between two different species living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both
Examples
The relationship between cleaner fish and larger fish, where the cleaner fish remove parasites, represents a mutualistic symbiosis.
Acacia trees and ants exemplify a mutualistic symbiosis, where the trees provide shelter and food in the form of nectar while ants defend the trees from herbivores and other threats.
