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Organismal Relationships

Question 7 • 5120VA Environmental Science Sem A

Which of the following scenarios is representative of parasitism?

Answer
A
Tapeworms living in a mammal’s intestinal tract
B
Remora fish attaching themselves to sharks
C
Birds feeding on insects stirred up by grazing animals
D
Birds eating scraps of food from a crocodile’s teeth

Explanation

Parasitism occurs when one organism benefits while harming its host. Tapeworms gain food and shelter in a mammal’s intestinal tract, while the mammal can be harmed. Remoras, birds following grazing animals, and birds eating scraps from crocodiles are examples of commensalism or mutualism, not parasitism.

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