The relationship between a termite and the protozoam in its intestine is described as
predation
saproplytism
symbiosis
parasitism
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The protozoam helps d termite to digest cellulose whereas d termite provides nutrients, shelter nd other essential materials for d protozoam. In essence they both benefit from each other nd dis type of association is called symbiosis
Here is an explanation:
The protozoa help the termite to digest the cellulose in the food while the protozoa are protected by the termite.
REF: Check: Essential Biology, Page 116
TERMITES AND PROTOZOA LIVING IN THE GUT
IN THIS CASE THE PROTOZOA IN THE GUT OF TERMITE HELPS THE TERMITE TO DIGEST CELLULOSE WHILE
THE TERMITES PROVIDE PROTECTION AND FOOD FOR THE PROTOZOA
TERMITES AND PROTOZOA LIVING IN THE GUT
IN THIS CASE THE PROTOZOA IN THE GUT OF TERMITE HELPS THE TERMITE TO DIGEST CELLULOSE WHILE
THE TERMITES PROVIDE PROTECTION AND FOOD FOR THE PROTOZOA hence they posess symbiotic nutrition
the termite' cell use these acids as nourishment, just like our cell do.
The protozoan & the bacteria & archeae that live inside them often depend upon one another & cannot live witout each other, so they re an eg; of an obligate symbiosis.
Symbiosis is a broader term that comprises of various types of relationships like parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism
while mutualism is a specific type of symbiotic relationship.
Symbiosis can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful, whereas mutualism is always beneficial to both parties.
This is the difference for the ones asking 👍
