Define the term symbiosis and give two examples ?
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Symbiosis is the phenomenon by which two organisms maintain relationship with each other to be mutually benefitted. ... Organisms involved in this type of relationship are called as symbionts. e.g. Rhizobium bacteria and Leguminous plants are symbionts exhibiting symbiosis.
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Symbiosis is the combination of two Greek words 'Sym' means 'with' and 'biosis' means 'living', which means living together. In symbiosis two different types of organisms live and work together for their mutual benefit from each other. They share shelter and nutrients eg - Litchens , rhizobium.Lichens are composite organisms composed of fungus and alga. Fungus is a saprophyte and alga is an autotroph. The Fungus supplies water and minerals to the cells of the alga while the alga supplies food; prepared by photosynthesis. rhizobium bacteria in root nodules of leguminous plants.
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