mutualistic relationships

Mutualistic relationships are interactions between two different species where both benefit from the relationship. For example, bees and flowering plants exemplify this; bees collect nectar for food while simultaneously helping plants by spreading their pollen, which is necessary for reproduction. Another example is the relationship between cleaner fish and larger fish, where cleaner fish eat parasites off the larger fish, benefiting both species. These relationships play a crucial role in ecosystems, promoting biodiversity and enhancing survival for the species involved.