Question

Relationships between organisms may be helpful or harmful. Which of the following describes a relationship that is helpful to both organisms involved? A. An African wasp pollinates a fig tree as it eats the tree's nectar. B. A female black widow spider mates with a male spider, then consumes him. C. A species of hyena known as the aardwolf consumes termites for nourishment. D. A tick attaches itself to the skin of a dog and takes a blood meal.

Answer 1

A is the correct answer. It is an example of mutualism, where both species involved benefits.