One example of mutualism is the relationship between the honeyguide bird and the honey badger or ratel. The honeyguide bird leads the badger to honey (benefit to badger) while the badger tears apart the hive (benefit to the bird as it can now access the honey). Watch the video below on this symbiotic relationship.
Sunday, 12 April 2015
Symbiotic relationships
Symbiotic relationship occurs when at least two organisms live together in a way that benefits at least one of the organisms. Mutualism is an example of a symbiotic relationship whereby both organisms benefit each other.
One example of mutualism is the relationship between the honeyguide bird and the honey badger or ratel. The honeyguide bird leads the badger to honey (benefit to badger) while the badger tears apart the hive (benefit to the bird as it can now access the honey). Watch the video below on this symbiotic relationship.
One example of mutualism is the relationship between the honeyguide bird and the honey badger or ratel. The honeyguide bird leads the badger to honey (benefit to badger) while the badger tears apart the hive (benefit to the bird as it can now access the honey). Watch the video below on this symbiotic relationship.
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