Question

In the DESERT BIOME, which of the following could be an example of mutualism?

Answer 1

The answer is B:

A chipmunk takes shelter in and oak tree and is protected from predators, and in return disperses seed around the area

Answer 2

Answer:

The mutualism example which is apt for desert biome is chipmunk and oak trees.

Explanation:

The mutualism refers to the ecological interaction in which the species involved get benefited either ways. This ecological interaction is mostly found in most of the ecological community. This interaction is of two types which includes cooperation (working together) and symbiosis (parasitic, mutualistic, commensal or symbiotic).

The other options given does not come under mutualism. Though the desert coyote comes in desert biome it is not a correct answer because desert coyote does not eat fruit.