How do symbiotic relationships benefit species?

What are symbiotic relationships and how do they work?

Symbiotic relationships are interactions between two different species that live closely together. They can be mutualistic, commensal, or parasitic.

Can you give me an example of a mutualistic relationship?

Sure! A classic example is the relationship between bees and flowering plants. Bees pollinate the flowers while obtaining nectar for food.

What about parasitic relationships? How do they affect the host?

In parasitic relationships, one organism benefits at the expense of the host. This can weaken the host and sometimes lead to disease.

Are there any benefits to the host in a parasitic relationship?

Typically, parasitic relationships are harmful to the host, but in some cases, they can lead to evolutionary adaptations that enhance the host's survival.