A living association between two living organisms of different species that is beneficial to both partners is called:
Correct answer: C. Mutualism
- A. Commensalism
- B. Parasitism
- C. Mutualism
- D. Predation
Explanation
A symbiotic relationship, or symbiosis, is a close and long-term biological interaction between two different species. The relationship can be categorized into three main types: mutualism, where both species benefit; commensalism, where one benefits and the other is unharmed; and parasitism, where one benefits at the expense of the other.
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