Symbiotic relationships

Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits while the other is not affected.

Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other, which is harmed.

An example of mutualism is the relationship between hummingbirds and flowers, where both benefit from nectar and pollination.

An example of commensalism is barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacles benefit while the whale is not affected.

An example of parasitism is a tick feeding on a dog; the tick benefits while the dog is harmed.

Mutualism.

Parasitism.

Commensalism.

The relationship is mutualism, where both species benefit.