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JAMB Biology 2004 Question 35

Question 35

Ecological Associations

The association between termites and the cellulose-digesting protozoans in their guts is an example of

  1. A.saprophytism
  2. B.mutualism
  3. C.parasitism
  4. D.commensalism
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (mutualism)

Explanation

The protozoa digest cellulose for the termite and get food and shelter in return. Both benefit, so it is mutualism.