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WHAT IS SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP?
A symbiotic relationship is directly linked to symbiosis. Mainly, symbiosis is the interaction process between two or more biological species.Such types of relationships are quite different from each other and they’re spit into various categories: mutualism, parasitism and commensalism. Practically, species can interact with each other, help each other or fight for survival. The whole symbiosis process has been studied and examined by specialists over the years. The role of a symbiotic relationship might lead to co-evolution. Some flowers and insects for instance, interact because they need each other. Let’s consider bees and flowers; in order to stay alive and adapt they use each other’s parts. Nectar and pollen are critical elements that ensure the survival of these two different species.Parasitism for example, is one way of symbiosis from which only one individual wins and the other is severely damaged. Hence, they do not cooperate and it is compared with the battle of the fittest.A symbiotic relationship between an individual and a domestic pet like a cat or dog for example, is focused on mutualism. Both species have benefits; a cat gives peace and love for the individual, and in return she gets affection, food and shelter.


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