Differentiate between Commensalism and Mutualism.
(N/A)
| Commensalism | Mutualism |
| $(1)$ One species is benefited,while the other remains unaffected. | $(1)$ Both species are mutually benefited. |
| $(2)$ $(+, 0)$ interaction. | $(2)$ $(+, +)$ interaction. |
| $(3)$ Example: Epiphytes on a host plant,clownfish and sea anemone. | $(3)$ Example: Rhizobium-legume association,mycorrhiza. |
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