Question 24
Ecological AssociationsThe association between two organisms in which one of the organisms gains and the other loses is referred to as
- A.saprophytism.
- B.commensalism.
- C.mutualism.
- D.parasitism.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (parasitism.)
Explanation
In parasitism the parasite benefits by feeding on its host, and the host is harmed.