What is the difference between commensalism and mutualism?

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Mutualism, where both organisms benefit. -Commensalism, where one organism benefits while the other organism is not harmed.

shusha [124]3 years ago

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Answer:

Explanation:

Mutualism and commensalism are both symbiotic relationships which means two distinct species lives in close association.

The main difference between mutualism and commensalism is that in mutualism both associating species get the benefit but in commensalism only one species gets the benefit but other species receives no harm and no benefit of association.

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