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The blurry line between commensalism and mutualism

In Tanzania, we watched on many occasions when small flocks of red-billed birds descended upon the backs of giraffes, cape ...
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Mutualism: When organisms need each other to thrive

Of the symbiotic relationships, mutualism, where both species benefit from the relationship, is the most exciting form. How ...
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Fig Wasp Pollination Mutualism

The fig wasp pollination mutualism is a quintessential example of an obligate ecological interaction, wherein minute pollinator wasps and their Ficus hosts engage in an intricate and enduring ...
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This Tiny Bird Protects Crocodile Eggs and Gets Protection in Return

There are plenty of examples of mutualism in nature. Be it the rhinosaurus and the oxpecker, clownfish and sea anemones, or sharks and remora fish, there are unlikely besties in the wild that work ...
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Cleaner Fish and Shrimp Interactions in Coral Reef Ecosystems

The intricate relationships between cleaner fish and cleaner shrimp underpin some of the most compelling examples of mutualism in coral reef ecosystems. These interactions involve smaller organisms ...