Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits from the other, yet does not affect the host organism in any way. An example of this relationship can be seen here between this tree and the Spanish moss growing on it. The Spanish moss is a type of plant known as epiphytes. Epiphytes grow on other plants, yet are capable of photosynthesizing their own food. Therefore, the host plant, like this tree, is neither gaining or losing anything from its presence. However, the Spanish moss is able to capture more water, sunlight, and stability from growing on the tree.
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