Question

Which relationship is an example of commensalism?

Answer 1

Answer:

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B) "Remora fish stick to large sharks, receiving a free ride and scraps of food the shark does not eat. The shark is neither helped nor harmed".

Explanation:

Commensalism is defined as a type of inter-species relationship at which one individual gets benefited and the other is neither benefited or harmed. An example of commensalism is the one between remora fish and large sharks. In this case, remora fish gets attached to the large sharks by an organ that acts suction cup. The remora fish gets benefited by receiving transportation, a food source and protection from predators, while the large sharks are neither helped nor harmed.