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oxpecker birds eat pests that bother rhinoceroses. Is this an example of mutualism or commensalism? why?
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oxpecker birds eat pests that bother rhinoceroses. Is this an example of mutualism or commensalism? why?

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Mutualism because they are both benefitting. The bird gets to eat and the rhinoceros doesn't have to worry about about beng bothered.
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mutualism, because the oxpecker bird is getting fed and the rhinoceros doesn't have to worry about his pests. they both benefit from this symbiotic relationship.
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