Question 27
Ecological AssociationsA mutualism type of relationship is different from a parasitic relationship because in mutualism,
- A.both organisms involved benefit.
- B.none of the organisms benefits or harm each other.
- C.both organisms harm each other.
- D.only one of the organisms is harmed.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (both organisms involved benefit.)
Explanation
In mutualism both partners gain, while in parasitism the parasite gains and the host is harmed.