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There are three types of sybiosis: [[mutualism]], [[parasite|parasitism]], and [[commensalism]].
 
There are three types of sybiosis: [[mutualism]], [[parasite|parasitism]], and [[commensalism]].
  
In mutualism, both organisms benefit from the relationship. For example, the clownfish often resides within the tentacles of sea anemones. The clownfish has a place to live, and also wards off butterfly fishes, which eat sea anemones.
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In mutualism, both organisms benefit from the relationship. For example, the clownfish often resides within the tentacles of sea anemones. The clownfish has a place to live, and also wards off butterfly fishes, which eat sea anemones. [http://mangrove.nus.edu.sg/pub/seashore/text/265.htm]
  
 
In parasitism, one organism benefits while the other suffers. An example is a [[mosquito]] biting a human.
 
In parasitism, one organism benefits while the other suffers. An example is a [[mosquito]] biting a human.

Revision as of 06:18, November 13, 2007

Symbiosis refers to two organisms of different species living together in a close relationship.

There are three types of sybiosis: mutualism, parasitism, and commensalism.

In mutualism, both organisms benefit from the relationship. For example, the clownfish often resides within the tentacles of sea anemones. The clownfish has a place to live, and also wards off butterfly fishes, which eat sea anemones. [1]

In parasitism, one organism benefits while the other suffers. An example is a mosquito biting a human.

In commensalism, one organism benefits while the other is unaffected. An example is how barnacles attach to whales for transportation purposes. The whale is not harmed by this.

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