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Egyptian Plover - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Egyptian Plover , Pluvianus aegyptius , is a wader, the only member of the genus Pluvianus . Formerly placed in its own monotypic family Pluvianidae, it is now regarded as the sole member of...
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Nile crocodile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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I think they are referring to the Egyptian plover (aka crocodile bird), scientific name Pluvianus aegyptius, here. Puffins don't clean crocodile teeth or live in regions where crocodiles ... It is also sometimes referred to as the Crocodile Bird because it is famous for an unconfirmed symbiotic relationship with crocodiles.
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The Crocodile and the Egyptian plover bird; The Symbiotic Relationship Between Crocodiles and Egyptian Plovers. A symbiotic relationship is when two animals ...
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Animals have many ways to stay sleek. Some even get help from other species. A weekly ... The crocodile gets its mouth cleaned, and the plover gets dinner. A relationship between two species, in which each species benefits, is called symbiosis (sim-bye-OH-sis).
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Endosymbiosis is a mutualistic relationship between a host and an organism living within its body or cells. ... The drawing shows the Nile crocodile opening its mouth to permit the Egyptian plover to feed on any leeches attached to its gums.
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An example of mutualism is the relationship between the Egyptian plover and the crocodile. In the tropical regions of Africa, the crocodile lies with its mouth open. The plover flies into its mouth and feeds on bits of decaying meat stuck in the crocodile’s teeth.
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