Season 2: Symbiosis

Oftentimes, our awareness of relationships in nature can be influenced by cultural osmosis. If such a symbiotic partnership is depicted in a piece of popular media, we become more aware of it. That is certainly the case with this set of organisms.

Sometimes the most fascinating symbiotic relationships are the ones we barely even notice, but they still convey important evolutionary benefits.

The next dozen stories are all going to cover the topic of symbiosis, interactions between different species living closely together. Some of these relationships are beneficial, but others can cause harm to one of the individuals involved.