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Symbiotic Relationship
A symbiotic relationship refers to a mutually beneficial association or interaction between two different organisms, often of different species.
Sample Sentences:
- The clownfish and the sea anemone have a symbiotic relationship - the clownfish receives protection from predators, while the anemone benefits from the clownfish's waste.
- In a classic example of mutualism, bees and flowers share a symbiotic relationship where bees obtain nectar as a food source, while flowers benefit from the pollination services provided by the bees.
- The fig tree and the fig wasp have an obligatory symbiotic relationship, as the wasp is essential for pollinating the fig flowers and the fig provides a suitable environment for the wasp's reproduction.
- Lichens are composed of a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae, where the fungi provide a protective structure and the algae produce food through photosynthesis.
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