A sedentary sea anemone gets attached to the shell lining of a hermit crab. This association is known as:
Correct answer: D. Symbiosis
- A. Commensalism
- B. Amensalism
- C. Ectoparasitism
- D. Symbiosis
Explanation
Sea anemone gets associated with the shell of a hermit crab. It provides camouflage and protection to the crab due to the presence of stinging cells in the sea anemone. In turn, the sea anemone is transported to new places reaching new food sources.This is symbiosis as both the organisms are benefitted.
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