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    The document defines symbiosis as a close relationship between two organisms from different species that is sometimes but not always beneficial to both. It describes three main types of symbiotic relationships: commensalism, in which one organism benefits while the other is not harmed; parasitism, in which one organism benefits at the expense of the other; and mutualism, in which both organisms benefit from the relationship. Examples of each type of symbiotic relationship are provided.

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    The document defines symbiosis as a close relationship between two organisms from different species that is sometimes but not always beneficial to both. It describes three main types of symbiotic relationships: commensalism, in which one organism benefits while the other is not harmed; parasitism, in which one organism benefits at the expense of the other; and mutualism, in which both organisms benefit from the relationship. Examples of each type of symbiotic relationship are provided.

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    Symbiosis 

    comes from two Greek words that mean "with or together" and "living." It describes a
    close relationship between two organisms from different species. It is sometimes, but not always,
    beneficial to both parties.

    There are several kinds of symbiosis to consider when looking for examples of symbiosis:
     Commensalism
     Parasitism
     Mutualism

    Commensalism
    Commensalism is a type of relationship where one of the organism benefits greatly from
    the symbiosis. The other is not helped but is not harmed or damaged from the relationship. In
    other words, this is a one-sided symbiotic relationship.
     Example: A hermit crab taking up residence in an empty seashell.
     Example: A spider building a web on a tree.

    Parasitism
    In parasitism, one organism benefits (parasite) from the relationship but at the expense
    of the other (host). The organism may live inside the other's body or on its surface. In some of
    these parasitic relationships the host dies and in others, it is important that the host remain alive.
     Example: Fleas and mosquitoes feed on blood from other organisms.

    In this type of parasitic relationship, the host needs to stay alive and it is not damaged greatly.
     Example: Barnacles that attach to the bodies of whales.
    The whale is not harmed greatly, but may have some pain or itching.
     Example: Tapeworms
    Tapeworms do more damage to their hosts because they eat partially digested
    food and that deprives the host of some food and nourishment.
     Example: Aphids
    Aphids eat sap from plants.

    Mutualism
    Mutualism is a close relationship where both parties benefit. Both species will benefit
    from the relationship and many of these relationships are ling-lasting.
     Example: Cleaning symbiosis
    In the ocean, certain species, like shrimps and gobies, will clean fish. They
    remove parasites, dead tissue, and mucous.
     Example: Dogs and humans have enjoyed a mutualistic symbiosis for centuries.
    The dogs supply protection and companionship and the humans provide food and
    shelter.
     Example: The relationship between goby fish and shrimp.
    The shrimp digs a burrow into the sand and both organisms live there. Because
    the shrimp is almost blind, the goby fish will touch the shrimp when a predator is near.
     Example: Humans and microorganisms
    Humans have a mutualistic relationship with microorganisms, primarily bacteria,
    in their digestive tract.

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