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Expert: - 8/31/2005


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What is an example of mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism?

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Hi Catherine;
With Mutualism both organisms benefit. The algae and fungi of a lichen is an example
With commensalism one benefits and the other is not harmed.  The remora fish attach themselves to a shark to hitch a ride and eat scraps.
With parasitism one organism robs the other of energy.  A flea on a dog is an example  

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