Explanation of mutualism

Question

Give a brief explanation of mutualism.

Answer 1

Mutualism is the ecological interaction in which both participants benefit and which is mandatory for their survival. Mutualism is a harmonious (or as well known positive) ecological interaction. Mutualism is as well recognized as symbiosis. Examples of mutualism are: the collaboration between microorganisms which digest cellulose and ruminants or insects in which they live; lichens, formed by algae or cyanobacteria which create organic material for the fungi and soak up water with their aid; nitrifying bacteria of genus Rhizobium which associated to leguminous offer nitrogen to such kind of plants.