COMMENSALISM

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Commensalism.

Commensalism - as a noun

The relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it

Example Sentences

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Hermit crabs often have commensalism relationships with sea anemones, as they use the anemones for protection by carrying them on their shells."

"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."