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JAMB Biology 2009 Question 30

Question 30

Ecological Associations

The association between bacteria residing in the caecum and the ruminant is

  1. A.parasitism
  2. B.predation
  3. C.saprophytism
  4. D.mutualism
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Answer: D (mutualism)

Explanation

The bacteria digest cellulose for the ruminant, and in return get food and shelter in its gut. Both benefit, so it is mutualism.