The terms mutualistic and symbiotic can be used interchangeably; any mutualistic relationship is an example of symbiosis while any symbiotic relationship is also mutualistic.

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both parties benefit, but not all symbiotic relationships are mutualistic; some can be parasitic or commensal, where one or neither benefits.

The Terms Mutualistic and Symbiotic Can Be Used Interchangeably; Any