ectocommensal Definition
a type of commensalism in which one organism benefits from living on the surface of another organism without causing harm or benefiting it.
Using ectocommensal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ectocommensal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The barnacles that attach themselves to whales are an example of ectocommensals.
Example
Some species of mites are ectocommensals on insects.
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Summary: ectocommensal in Brief
The term 'ectocommensal' [ek-toh-kuh-men-suhl] refers to a type of commensalism where one organism benefits from living on the surface of another organism without causing harm or benefiting it. Examples include barnacles on whales and some species of mites on insects.
