Differentiate between mutualism, parasitism and commensalism. Provide one example for each of them.

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Mutualism Parasitism Commensalism
It is a positive interaction. It is a negative interaction. It is a positive interaction.
Both the involved species are benefited. One species is benefited other is harmed. One species is benefited other is unaffected.
Example:
pollination by insects, Rhizobium+ legumes. Example:
Cuscuta and host plant, Ascaris and host organism. Example:
Woody climbers taking support of trees, Jackals following lions for food.

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Mutualism	Parasitism	Commensalism
It is a positive interaction.	It is a negative interaction.	It is a positive interaction.
Both the involved species are benefited.	One species is benefited other is harmed.	One species is benefited other is unaffected.
Example: pollination by insects, Rhizobium+ legumes.	Example: Cuscuta and host plant, Ascaris and host organism.	Example: Woody climbers taking support of trees, Jackals following lions for food.