Biology GCSE
mutualism
What mutualism means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA, OCR.
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A symbiotic relationship where both species derive reciprocal biological benefit, such as insect pollinators obtaining nectar while facilitating plant cross-pollination.
A relationship in which both species benefit.
Topics that use mutualism
- Communities (AQA GCSE)
- Ecosystems (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- competition
- Interdependence
- parasitism
- Transpiration
- abiotic and biotic components
- Abiotic component
- abiotic factors
- Adaptation to environmental conditions
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