WAEC Biology 2016 Question 34

Question 34

Ecological Associations

Which of the following relationships does not involve two organisms?

  1. A.Commensalism
  2. B.Saprophitism
  3. C.Symbiosis
  4. D.Parasitism
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Saprophitism)

Explanation

A saprophyte feeds on dead organic matter, so only one living organism is involved. The other relationships are between two living organisms.