Question

Describe mutualism. 

Answer 1

1. This interaction is obligatory and interdependent.
2. It benefits both the species.
3. Lichens represent an intimate, mutualistic relationship between a fungus and photosynthetic algae, or cyanobacteria.
4. The most spectacular and evolutionarily fascinating examples of mutualism are found in plant-animal relationships.
5. Plants need the help of animals for pollinating their flowers and dispersing their seeds.
6. Animals obviously have to be rewarded in the form of pollen and nectar for pollinators and juicy and nutritious fruits for seed dispersers.
7. Co-evolution of mutualists.