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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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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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