Vegetarianism: A Psychoanalytic Analysis

Spend some time observing any ocean ecosystem and you will see that it can look like a very dreary place. A place full of hunting, killing, manipulation, fearfulness and harsh living environments. Nevertheless, the species involved in these interconnected ecosystems of the oceans have found ways to survive in these environments by each fulfilling a specific niche. The niche of some of these species is oftentimes accompanied by another organism, however, these relationships are termed as a mechanism known as symbiosis and are incredibly important not only to the animals that make up the relationship, but also all of the ecosystems in the ocean. This is especially true in the case of bacteria as a symbiont. Bacteria is very commonly found as a symbiont with other animals of the sea and this symbiotic relationship can result in nitrogen fixing, chemosynthesis, and …show more content…
al., 2013). There are four kinds of symbiosis including, mutualism, parasitism, commensalism, and mimicry. Mutualism is the relationship between two organisms where both benefit from their interaction with one another. Commensalism is a relationship where only one organism benefits and the other is neither negatively nor positively affected. As for parasitism, one species benefits and the other is negatively impacted. Mimicry is a less known form of symbiosis where one species mimics another, usually in terms of coloration and pattern. Wherever there are organisms and resources, there is competition, and for that reason it is a common occurrence for these symbiotic relationships to take place. Bacteria is an often seen symbiont to other animals for its ability to provide nutrients, camouflage, and light, among other beneficial contributions. One way bacteria supply these benefits can be seen in coral reefs, where bacteria are capable of fixing