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Commensalism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits without affecting the other organism positively or negatively.

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