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What is commensalism?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Commensalism**: Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship between two species where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. 2. **Characteristics of Commensalism**: - One organism (the commensal) derives benefit from the relationship. - The other organism (the host) is unaffected, meaning it does not gain any benefit nor suffers any harm. ...
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