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Give a suitable example for commensalism.

Interaction between blue whale and barnacle growing on its back is an example of commensalism.

Commensalism is a positive interaction between species in which one species is benefitted and other species is unaffected i.e., neither benefitted nor harmed.


Interaction between cattle egret and grazing cattle is an also an example of commensalism.


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