WAEC Biology 2017 Question 39

Question 39

Ecological Associations

Which of the following pairs of organisms is in a mutualistic relationship?

  1. A.Hydra and Sea anemone
  2. B.Hermit crab and Sea anemone
  3. C.Dodder plant and Cocoa plant
  4. D.Mistletoe and Kolanut
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Answer: B (Hermit crab and Sea anemone)

Explanation

The sea anemone protects the hermit crab with its stinging tentacles, and it gets carried to new food and eats scraps. Both benefit.