What is commensalism? | Class 12 Biology Chapter Organisms and Population, Organisms and Population NCERT Solutions

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What is commensalism?

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No organisms live in isolation and influence each other’s life by directly or indirectly. This interdependence reflected in their interactions for food, space, reproduction and protection which are important for the survival. Commensalism is considered as the positive interaction and is a symbiotic relationship between the two species in which one species is benefitted and other neither benefits or nor is harmed.

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