An example of neutralism occurs in soil when conditions are unfavorable and *Bacillus anthracis* forms dormant, metabolically passive endospores. If the soil becomes warm and nutrient-rich, some endospores germinate into metabolically active (vegetating) bacteria, coexisting in symbiosis without affecting the remaining dormant endospores.

Neutralism with *Bacillus anthracis* endospores and active bacteria

Neutralism is a type of symbiosis in which two coexisting organisms interact, but neither is affected in any way.

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Google

- Mutualism 
- Amensalism 
- Commensalism
- Neutralism 
- Parasitism

Types of Symbioses Among Prokaryotes

https://openstax.org/details/books/microbiology/

Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.

Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology.

OpenStax Microbiology Textbook

Parasitism is a type of symbiosis where one organism or population benefits and the other is harmed.

Parasitism 

Mutualism, also known as syntropy or crossfeeding, is a symbiotic relationship in which two different species interact and both species obtain a benefit.

Mutualism 

Amensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one population or species is harmed or destroyed, while the other population remains unaffected.

Amensalism 

Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits from the interaction while the other organism is unaffected.

Learn Before

Related

Learn After