Question

The clownfish is tasty to larger ocean fish. It hides from predators in its habitat, the sea anemones. Anemones are relatives of the jellyfish; they have stinging tentacles. The clownfish secretes a sticky coating that protects it from getting stung while its food crumbs fall onto and feed the anemone. What type of relationship do the clownfish and sea anemone exhibit?
A. commensalism

B. parasitism

C. mutualism

D. predation

Answer 1

The answer is C, Mutualism

Answer 2

C they both benefit