Relationships

Can you think of examples of relations between animals?

Can you think of examples of relations between animals?

One example of a mutualistic relationship is that of the oxpecker (a kind of bird) and the rhinoceros or zebra. Oxpeckers land on rhinos or zebras and eat ticks and other parasites that live on their skin. The oxpeckers get food and the beasts get pest control.

  1. What are some examples of relationships between animals?
  2. What are positive relationships between animals called?

What are some examples of relationships between animals?

There are five main symbiotic relationships: mutualism, commensalism, predation, parasitism, and competition.

What are positive relationships between animals called?

Mutualism, a relationship in which both species benefit, is common in nature. In microbiology, there are many examples of mutualistic bacteria in the gut that aid digestion in both humans and animals. Commensalism is a relationship between species in which one benefits and the other is unaffected.

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What are charactheristics of transidentalism?
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Adaptations What is the adaptation for the plants and animals that live in the desert?
What is the adaptation for the plants and animals that live in the desert?
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Animals What are the advantages of group of animals moving together?
What are the advantages of group of animals moving together?
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