Science & Technology: LET'S STICK TOGETHER: RELATIONSHIPS IN NATURE.(Features) From: The Independent (London, England) | Date: July 14, 2004| Author: Connor, Steve | COPYRIGHT 2004 Independent Newspapers (UK) Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Steve Connor

Parasitism

One organism living at the expense of another. Parasites can live inside or outside the host species and can range in size and life cycle from the malaria microbe (right) to the cuckoo.

Symbiosis

This is when two species live in a partnership where both benefit. The hermit crab Pagarus and t...