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symbiotic
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involving a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms
Example
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria form a symbiotic relationship with legume plants, providing them with nitrogen in exchange for carbohydrates.
Lichen is a symbiotic association between fungi and algae, where the fungus provides structure and protection while the algae produce food through photosynthesis.
The clownfish and sea anemone share a symbiotic relationship in which the clownfish protects the anemone and receives shelter in return.
Example
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria form a symbiotic relationship with legume plants, providing them with nitrogen in exchange for carbohydrates.
Lichen is a symbiotic association between fungi and algae, where the fungus provides structure and protection while the algae produce food through photosynthesis.
The clownfish and sea anemone share a symbiotic relationship in which the clownfish protects the anemone and receives shelter in return.
Certain species of birds, known as oxpeckers, have a symbiotic relationship with large mammals like rhinos and zebras, feeding on parasites found on their skin.
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