PSY 130 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Heinrich Anton De Bary, Vertically Transmitted Infection, Botany
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Symbiosis is a relationship of close coexistence between living beings of different species (which are called symbiotes), in order to obtain some benefit from this union. Said relationship implies benefits for one or both living beings, being able in some cases to become indispensable for life, and yet, in other cases, to be detrimental to any of the beings involved. (e. g. In any case, symbiosis is an important evolutionary enhancer: it allows us to find ways of life that are more convenient for living things that can ultimately change the behavior of the species. Symbiotic relationships have been observed in nature for a long time, although the term was first coined in 1879 by the german botanist heinrich anton de bary, a pioneer in the study of fungi and algae. There are several classifications for symbiotic relationships, according to different criteria. According to physical place: according to the physical place that the beings involved share.
