An interaction in which two organisms impact each other positively; neither is as successful in the absence of the interaction.
The type of symbiosis, such as that exhibited by fungi and algae or cyanobacteria in forming lichens, in which both species profit from the association.
An interspecific relationship in which both organisms benefit, frequently a relationship of complete dependence.
Form of commensalism, where two of or more species benefit from associating with one another.
a symbiosis in which both partners benefit
A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit
An association or interaction between different species of organisms where both partners benefit from the association. O-R
An interaction between the individuals of two (or more) species in which the growth, growth rate and/or population size of both are increased in a reciprocal association. ( See also Facultative mutualism and Obligate mutualism.)
A form of symbiosis where both species involved benefit from the partnership.
a living arrangement in which both partners benefit.
relationship between two species in which both benefit but can also survive without the other organism.
the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
a mutually beneficial interaction between individuals of two species
an interaction between individual organisms in which the realized or potential genetic fitness of each participant is raised by the actions of the other
A form of symbiosis that benefits both organisms.
a type of symbiosis whereby both participating organisms benefit from the relationship.
A stable condition in which two organisms of different species live in close physical association, each organism deriving some benefit from the other.
Both organisms benefit from the arrangement. Example: Bees and apple trees have a mutually beneficial relationship. The bees get pollen and nectar while the tree gets pollinated. You have a mutualistic relationship with the grocery store. They benefit from your money while you benefit from the groceries.
Relationship between two or more species that benefits all parties.
An interaction between two species in which both species benefit.
A relationship between two organisms in which both benefit.
Mutualism is a type of symbiosis. Mutualism is when two species or dissimilar organisms living together benefit each other, i.e., the relationship is advantageous to both. For example, in the Amazon rainforest, leafcutter ants are mutualistic with a species of fungus. The fungus grows on the leaves harvested by ants. The two species are so interdependent that neither can survive without the other. Definition link: mutualism
Interaction in which both species are favored. Examples: lichen - an alga (singular of algae) and fungus growing together; yucca and yucca moth, each dependent upon one another; ground squirrel and oak. (Compare to amensalism, commensalism, competition, neutralism, parasitism, symbiosis.) Back to top of Glossary page
a symbiotic relationship where both partners benefit.
form of relationship in which both species involved gain from the interaction (example: lichen).
Type of species interaction in which both participating species generally benefit. Compare commensalism.
The kind of symbiosis in which each partner in the relationship gains something from the other.
A form of symbiosis in which both species benefit.
Interspecific interaction where both species experience and increase in their fitness after interacting with the other species. Mutualistic interactions between species can be of two types: symbiotic or nonsymbiotic.
a type of symbiosis in which both species profit from the association (see also commensalism)
The close relationsuip between organisms of different species in which both benefit
A type of symbiosis where two (or more) organisms from different species live in close proximity to one another and rely on one another for nutrients, protection, or other life functions. Both (or all) of the organisms involved benefit from the relationship. The classic example in the North Country is the Reindeer Lichens ( Cladonia spp.) which are made up of a photosynthetic algæ and a fungus.
Mutualism is an association between two different species of organisms in which both benefit from the association. An example of mutualism is the relationship between bees and the flowers they sip nectar from- the bees get nectar from the flower and the flower gets pollinated by the bees. Mutualism used to be called symbiosis (which is now a more general term). 1,000,000