Question

What is the difference between mutualism and parasitism

Answer 1

Mutualism and parasitism. Some organisms rely on the presence of organisms of a different species. For example, oxpecker birds eat ticks and larvae infesting the skin of buffalo and other large animals. For this reason oxpeckers are called a cleaner species

Answer 2

Answer:

Mutualism is the interaction between two or more organisms where both organisms can benefit from the interaction. ... Parasitism is the interaction between two species where only one benefits from the other organism and the other is harmed in return