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Amensalism Definition:
A relationship in which the product of one organism has a negative effect on another organism.
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Amensalism Notes:
Amensalism is a relationship between different species organisms in which of the organisms is destroyed or inhibited while the other one continues to survive, as it remains unaffected. The example of amensalism relationship is that penicillium mold grows on rotten bread and kills the other bacteria, which are also trying to grow on bread, by producing penicillin.
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