Question 30
Ecological AssociationsThe relationship between a herbivore and the bacteria which live in its caecum is known as
- A.parasitism
- B.symbiosis
- C.commensalism
- D.saprophytism
- E.predation
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (symbiosis)
Explanation
Both gain: the bacteria get food and shelter, and they digest cellulose for the herbivore. That is symbiosis (mutualism).