Organism Interactions

Symbiosis: Mutualism

"By their natural adaptations you will know them." - J. Kevin Bowler
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"An interaction between two species in which both species benefit." - Dictionary of Biology, Oxford Univ. Press

Honey Bee on Cactus Flower Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp waiting at its cleaning station for a grouper with parasites. Bullhorn Acacia: Ants live in thorn growths, fed by tree which it protects.
Honey Bee Pollenating a Cactus Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp waiting at its cleaning station for a grouper with parasites. Bullhorn Acacia: Ants live in thorn growths, fed by tree which it protects.
  Lybia ssp. crab with anemones in its claws  
  This crab (Lybia ssp) uses the anemones in its claws for food and defense, offering the same to them in return.  

 

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