Sentences with COMMENSALISM
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"In a commensalism relationship, one species benefits while the other is neither benefited nor harmed."
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"An example of commensalism is when birds build nests in trees; the birds benefit by having a safe place to live, while the trees are unaffected."
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"Some insects live on plants in a commensalism relationship, feeding on the plant's sap without causing harm."
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"Barnacles attaching themselves to the bottom of a whale is an example of commensalism, as the barnacles benefit from the whale's movement and access to food while the whale is unaffected."
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"Certain bacteria living in the human gut in a commensalism relationship help with digestion without causing harm to the host."
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"Epiphytes growing on trees in a forest exhibit commensalism by using the trees as support while not harming them."
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"Remoras attaching themselves to sharks to feed on their leftovers is a classic example of commensalism."
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"Some birds, like cattle egrets, follow grazing animals to feed on the insects stirred up by their movement, exhibiting commensalism."
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"Certain algae growing on the shells of hermit crabs in a commensalism relationship provide camouflage for the crabs without causing harm."
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"Orchids growing high up in the branches of trees benefit from the exposure to sunlight, while the trees are unaffected, demonstrating commensalism."
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"A remora fish attaching itself to a sea turtle's shell to gain protection is an example of commensalism."
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"Hyenas following lions to scavenge their leftovers is a form of commensalism as the hyenas benefit without harming the lions."
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"Certain species of barnacles attach themselves to sea turtles, using them for transportation without harming the turtles in a commensalism relationship."
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"Squirrels nesting in trees, utilizing the safety and shelter provided by the tree, is a form of commensalism."
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"Spider crabs carrying sea anemones on their shells for protection is an example of commensalism."
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"Lichens growing on the bark of trees in a commensalism relationship receive nutrients from the tree while not causing harm."
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"Small fish seeking shelter among the spines of sea urchins exhibit commensalism by benefiting from the protection offered by the urchins."
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"Shrimp living within the burrows created by gobies benefit from the shelter and food particles stirred up by the gobies' constant digging, exemplifying commensalism."
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"Certain birds riding on the backs of buffaloes feed on ticks and other parasites, displaying commensalism."
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"Some species of bacteria living on human skin in a commensalism relationship obtain nutrients without causing harm."
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"The relationship between whales and barnacles is an example of commensalism, as the barnacles attach themselves to the whales and benefit from the constant movement of water."
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"Certain birds, like cattle egrets, have a commensalism relationship with cattle, where they feed on insects that are disturbed by the cattle as they graze."
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"Remoras and sharks have a commensalism relationship where the remoras attach themselves to the sharks and feed on the scraps of food left by the sharks."
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"Hermit crabs often have commensalism relationships with sea anemones, as they use the anemones for protection by carrying them on their shells."
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"Certain species of ants have a commensalism relationship with aphids, as they protect the aphids from predators and in return, the aphids secret a sugary substance that the ants feed on."
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"In the deep sea, there are commensalism relationships between anglerfish and tiny bioluminescent bacteria that live in the anglerfish's lure, providing it with light to attract prey."
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"Many orchids have a commensalism relationship with certain fungi, where the orchid's seeds can only germinate in the presence of specific fungi."
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"The burrows of prairie dogs often serve as shelters for other animals, such as burrowing owls, in a commensalism relationship."
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"Certain species of fish have commensalism relationships with cleaner shrimps, as they allow the shrimps to pick parasites off their bodies, benefiting from the cleaning service."
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"Leafcutter ants and certain species of fungi have a commensalism relationship, where the ants provide the fungi with leaves as a food source and the fungi produce nutritious structures for the ants."
