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Question 35

In this model, species A carries the pollen of species B from flower to flower, and in return species A obtains food from those flowers. The scenario states that both species end up better off. What is this interaction called?

  1. Commensalism
  2. Parasitism
  3. MutualismCorrect answer
  4. Predation

Explanation

The scenario states a benefit for both parties, which is the definition of mutualism. The one-sided relationship in which the second party is merely unaffected fails here, because species B gains pollen transport rather than staying unaffected.

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