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Symbiosis

usgb/ˌsɪmbaɪˈəʊsɪs/Volume
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Nature's Partnerships

Emphasizes the idea of teamwork in nature, where species work together for survival.

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Coral reefs exhibit a complex symbiosis with algae.
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Not Always Equal

One partner may benefit more than the other, but both still gain something in the symbiosis.

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In the ocean, some fish offer cleaning services to larger fish through symbiosis.
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Exceeds Survival

Symbiosis can lead to new behaviors or features in species that help them thrive beyond just surviving.

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The symbiosis between ants and aphids allows both to thrive.
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