As in any relationship, it’s possible things can change over time. For example, a mutualistic symbiosis between a tree and its mycorrhizal fungus might change to parasitism as the tree ages and ...

Scientists discovered that swollen-thorn acacias invested more in ant rewards during a drought, suggesting that mutualistic ...

Relationship: Bees and flowering plants are a classic example of mutualism, where both species benefit from the interaction. Bees collect nectar and pollen from flowers for food, and in doing so ...

This is an example where both partners benefit from their relationship. It's called mutualistic symbiosis. Lichens are often very good indicators of air quality and more general ecosystem health.

The mutualistic ants in forest areas were 13 times more likely to respond to a threat an expected result. Unexpectedly, urban plants weren't decimated without their normal protector ants.

Animated movies can be an entertaining way to learn fascinating facts about the animal kingdom. Pixar’s 2003 classic Finding Nemo introduced many children and adults to marine biology for the first ...