commensalism
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A relationship between two species in which one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Barnacles attaching themselves to a whale is a classic example of _____."
Answer: commensalism
In your own words, what does "commensalism" mean?
A relationship between two species in which one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.
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