Day 227 of 365

August 15

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Biology

Symbiosis in Nature

Symbiosis describes close relationships between species. Mutualism benefits both (like clownfish and anemones), commensalism benefits one without harming the other, and parasitism benefits one at the other's expense. These relationships drive much of evolution.

💡 Did you know?

Mitochondria in your cells were once free-living bacteria that formed a symbiotic relationship with early cells!

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