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| Species A | Species B | Type of Interaction | Example |
| + | - | ______ | ______ |
| + | + | ______ | ______ |
| + | 0 | Commensalism | ______ |
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Solution
| Species A | Species B | Type of Interaction | Example |
| + | - | Predation | Rabbit and lion |
| + | + | Mutualism | Lichen |
| + | 0 | Commensalism | Egrets and cattle |
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