Sentences with COMMENSALISMS

"Certain species of hermit crabs exhibit commensalisms by living in empty seashells."

"Barnacles are known to form commensalisms with whales by attaching themselves to the whale's skin and feeding off plankton."

"In some ecosystems, ants and aphids engage in commensalisms, where the ants protect the aphids while benefiting from the aphid's sugary secretions."

"Epiphytes, such as mosses and orchids, form commensalisms with trees by growing on their trunks or branches without causing harm."

"Many bird species exhibit commensalisms when they build their nests in the hollows of trees or in abandoned bird nests."

"Certain crustaceans establish commensalisms with sea anemones, seeking protection while providing the anemone with food scraps."

"Some fish species establish commensalisms with sea urchins, seeking protection from predators by hiding among their spines."

"Cattle egrets and cows have commensalisms, as the egrets feed on insects stirred up by the cows' movement."

"Certain species of birds have commensalisms with large herbivores like elephants, feeding on the insects attracted to the animal's waste."

"Some birds exhibit commensalisms by following tractors or grazing animals, feeding on insects and other prey disturbed by these actions."

"Epibionts, like barnacles or algae, form commensalisms by attaching themselves to sea turtles or whales without harming the host."

"Certain plants and fungi form commensalisms known as mycorrhizae, where the fungi help the plants absorb nutrients from the soil."

"Some species of fish have commensalisms with octopuses, living in their abandoned dens while providing the octopus with protection."