The symbols , -, and 0 are to be used to show the results of interactions between individuals and groups of individuals. The sym
bol denotes a positive interaction, - denotes a negative interaction, and 0 denotes where individuals are not affected by interacting. The first symbol refers to the first organism mentioned. What interactions exist between cellulose-digesting organisms in the gut of a termite and the termite? A) +/+
Cellulose-digesting organisms in the gut of a termite and the termite itself have a positive interaction among them. The interaction among these organisms is classified as a symbiotic interaction because both organisms are benefited from it. Cellulose-digesting organisms in the gut of a termite obtain food and protection from the termite, and in return the termite is able to digest the cellulose of wood, its main source of food.
The form of interaction that exist between cellulose-digesting organisms in the gut of a termite and the termite itself is a +/+ interaction.
<em>This is because the interaction of both organisms is beneficial to each of them. While the cellulose-digesting organisms are able to get their shelter in the gut of the termite, the termite benefits from the presence of these cellulose-digesting organisms by getting their cellulose-containing food materials digested by them.</em>
