Symbiotic Relationship
A symbiotic relationship is an ongoing interaction between organisms of different species. The interaction usually benefits at least one of the organisms and can benefit both.
Mutualism
Mutualism is a relationship between two organisms of different species that provides each with needed resources, like shelter, food, or protection from predators.
The Cape Buffalo have a symbiotic relationship with the Oxpecker birds. The Oxpeckers sit on the buffalo eating any ticks or insects.
They also warn the buffalo if danger is nearby.
One more common example is the relationship between flowers and bees. As the bees collect nectar for food, pollen grains adhere to their bodies and are carried from flower to flower.
This allows the flowers to reproduce. This Mutualistic relationship propagates the flower species while providing food for the bees.
Commensalism
Commensalism, benefits one species while neither helping nor harming the other.
Cattle egrets and grazing herbivores. The herbivores, including cattle, horses, and buffalo, disturb insects as they graze, making the insects easier for birds to catch.
The cattle egrets remain close to the herds to maximize their food availability.
While this relationship benefits the cattle egrets, there is no clear benefit or harm to the herbivores.
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