symbiosis

What is symbiosis?

Symbiosis is a biological interaction between two different organisms living in close physical proximity, often benefiting one or both parties involved.

what are the 3 basic types of symbiosis

mutualism, commensalism, parasitism

what is mutualism

Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms involved benefit from the interaction, enhancing each other's survival or reproduction.

what is commensalism?

Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. This interaction allows the benefitting organism to thrive without affecting its partner.

what is parsitism?

Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other, often harming it in the process.

what is predation?

Predation is a biological interaction where one organism, the predator, hunts and eats another organism, the prey, resulting in the predator benefiting while the prey is harmed or killed.

what is competition?

Competition is an interaction between organisms or species that strive for the same limited resources, such as food, water, or space, leading to a struggle where one may outcompete the other.