a phenomenon in which two organisms benefit from each other
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Answer:
Mutualism is the positive interaction in which two organisms live close together and benefit each other equally such as mycorrhiza, plant and animal relation for pollination and lichens.
Answer:
mutualism and protocooperation
Explanation:
mutualism : it confers benefits on both the interacting species .It is an obligate association of two organisms where two organisms often live together and cannot live separately
examples : lichens , mycorrhizae
protocooperation : it is an association between individuals of two species, each of which is benefited by the presence of the other but can live equally well without association
example : sea anemone attached to the body of hermit crab protects it from the enemies with its nematocysts. In return, the anemone receives pieces of food dropped by the crab and is carried to new places by it.