What Is Symbiosis? Give one example.

Symbiosis:

1. It is a close association, which prevails between two organisms, which live in the same habitat.
2. Commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism are the three kinds of symbiosis observed.

Example:

1. In a lichen, the association between the fungi and lichen is an example of symbiosis.
2. In this, fungi provide support and protection to the algae, and in return, algae provide food to fungi.