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Commensalism

An interaction in which one species benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited.

Example of Commensalism

Orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch.

Barnacles on a whale

An example of commensalism where barnacles benefit while the whale is not affected.

Cattle egret and grazing cattle

A classic example of commensalism where egrets forage near cattle benefiting from disturbed insects.

Clown fish and sea anemone

An interaction where the clown fish benefits from protection while the anemone is not harmed or benefited.

Protection from predators

A benefit that clown fish receive from living among the stinging tentacles of a sea anemone.