Discuss the various types of positive interactions between species.

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(N/A) Positive interactions are those in which at least one species benefits and none are harmed. These are primarily categorized into two types:
$1$. Mutualism: In this interaction,both participating species benefit from each other.
Examples include:
- Lichens: $A$ symbiotic association between algae and fungi.
- Mycorrhizae: $A$ symbiotic association between fungi and the roots of higher plants (e.g.,$Pinus$ roots).
$2$. Commensalism: This is an interaction where one species benefits,while the other is neither benefited nor harmed.
Examples include:
- An orchid growing as an epiphyte on the branch of a tree.
- Barnacles growing on the back of a whale.
Summary of Positive Population Interactions:
Species $A$Species $B$Nature of Interaction
$+$$+$Mutualism
$+$$0$Commensalism

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