Mutualism (biology) - Types of Relationships

Types of Relationships

Mutualistic transversals can be thought of as a form of "biological barter" in which species trade resources (for example carbohydrates or inorganic compounds) or services such as gamete, offspring dispersal, or protection from predators.

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