The imperial shrimp, Periclimenes imperator, is sometimes seen riding on the back of large sea cucumbers. The shrimp gets to mov

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The imperial shrimp, Periclimenes imperator, is sometimes seen riding on the back of large sea cucumbers. The shrimp gets to mov

e around to areas with food and expend very little energy, while the sea cucumber is unaffected. What type of relationship is this, and why

Biology

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DanielleElmas [232] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-29T05:08:59+03:00

Answer:

Commensalism

Explanation:

Commensalism is a form of nutritional relationship between tow living organisms in which one of the organisms (the commensal) benefits and the other is unaffected in any way.

<em>In this case, the shrimp benefit from the sea cucumber by getting its shelter and get moved around while the sea cucumber is not in any way affected.</em>

nydimaria [60] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-29T03:27:57+03:00

nydimaria [60]4 years ago

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Commensalism, because one species benefits