There are three types of sybiosis: [[mutualism]], [[parasite|parasitism]], and [[commensalism]].
There are three types of sybiosis: [[mutualism]], [[parasite|parasitism]], and [[commensalism]].
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In mutualism, both organisms benefit from the relationship. For example, the clownfish often resides within the tentacles of sea anemones. The clownfish has a place to live, and also wards off butterfly fishes, which eat sea anemones.
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In mutualism, both organisms benefit from the relationship. For example, the clownfish often resides within the tentacles of sea anemones. The clownfish has a place to live, and also wards off butterfly fishes, which eat sea anemones. [http://mangrove.nus.edu.sg/pub/seashore/text/265.htm]
In parasitism, one organism benefits while the other suffers. An example is a [[mosquito]] biting a human.
In parasitism, one organism benefits while the other suffers. An example is a [[mosquito]] biting a human.