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    This document discusses mutualistic relationships, providing an example between the Egyptian plover and the crocodile. Mutualism is a long-term relationship between different species where both benefit. The relationship between the plover and crocodile is an example of this, as the plover enters the crocodile's open mouth to eat decaying meat stuck in its teeth, cleaning them, while the crocodile does not eat the bird and appreciates its dental work. This interaction benefits both species.

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    This document discusses mutualistic relationships, providing an example between the Egyptian plover and the crocodile. Mutualism is a long-term relationship between different species where both benefit. The relationship between the plover and crocodile is an example of this, as the plover enters the crocodile's open mouth to eat decaying meat stuck in its teeth, cleaning them, while the crocodile does not eat the bird and appreciates its dental work. This interaction benefits both species.

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    This document discusses mutualistic relationships, providing an example between the Egyptian plover and the crocodile. Mutualism is a long-term relationship between different species where both benefit. The relationship between the plover and crocodile is an example of this, as the plover enters the crocodile's open mouth to eat decaying meat stuck in its teeth, cleaning them, while the crocodile does not eat the bird and appreciates its dental work. This interaction benefits both species.

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    ECOLOGY

    MEMBER: - IRVAN MAHENDRA (18/427628/PA/18588)


    - NOVITA EKA SAPUTRI (18/427643/PA/18603)
    - SRI RAHAYUNINGSIH (18/427656/PA/18616)
    - AMANDA PUTRI APRILIA (18/430285/PA/18798)

    SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIPS (MUTUALISM)

    Mutualism or interspecies reciprocal altruism is a long-term relationship between


    individuals of different species where both individuals benefit. Mutualistic
    relationships may be either obligate for both species, obligate for one but facultative
    for the other, or facultative for both.
    An example of mutualism is the relationship between the Egyptian plover and the
    crocodile. In the tropical regions of Africa, the crocodile lies with its mouth open. The
    plover flies into its mouth and feeds on bits of decaying meat stuck in the crocodile’s
    teeth. The crocodile does not eat the plover. Instead, he appreciates the dental work.
    The plover eats a meal and the crocodile gets his teeth cleaned. Coincidentally, the
    Egyptian plover is also known as the crocodile bird.

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