Question

Bacteria living in a cow's stomach help the cow break down the cellulose in grass, and the bacteria gains nutrients in the process. what type of symbiosis is this an example of, and why?

Answer 1

The relationship between the cow and the bacteria is a type of symbiosis known as mutualism. The bacteria living in the cow's stomach help the cow to break down the cellulose in grass, while the bacteria gains nutrients in the process. The two organisms benefits from the relationship and this is an example of mutualism.