Key differences, features, and comparative analysis of Pair and Who benefits.
| Pair | Who benefits | How |
|---|---|---|
| Orchid on a mango branch | Orchid (an epiphyte) | Gets support/position; the mango tree derives no apparent benefit and no harm |
| Barnacles on a whale's back | Barnacles | Get transport and feeding opportunities; the whale is unaffected |
| Cattle egret & grazing cattle | Egret | As the cattle move, they stir up and flush out insects from the vegetation that the egret would otherwise struggle to find and catch |
| Clown fish & sea anemone | Clown fish | Lives among the stinging tentacles and gets protection from predators; the anemone gets no apparent benefit |
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