Symbiosis
Symbiosis
Symbiosis is a close, often long-term, relationship between organisms representing different species.
Learning Objective: Define and provide examples of symbiosis, including parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism.
We use the word “symbiosis” in everyday language to mean getting along together, like having a symbiotic relationship with a roommate. In biology, symbiosis means living closely together, sometimes for long periods of time, and the outcome is not necessarily beneficial for all participants.
This video introduces the three major forms of symbiotic relationships.
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