Ecology
Mutualism
상리공생
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="mutualism"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit from the interaction.
Detailed Explanation
Mutualism is an evolutionary engine — both partners experience selection pressure to maintain and refine the relationship. Mycorrhizal fungi colonize plant roots, providing phosphorus in exchange for sugars; up to 90% of terrestrial plants depend on this partnership. The fig-fig wasp mutualism is so tightly coevolved that each fig species has a dedicated wasp pollinator.