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Question 7 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

The Remora remora , or suckerfish, often attaches to larger organisms such as sharks and whales through the use of a specialized sucker. This interaction enables the remora to feed on the scraps of food that remain from the larger organism’s meal. Typically, the larger organism is unaware of, and unaffected by, the remora. Which type of interaction occurs between the remora and its host organism?

Answer
A
parasitism
B
competition
C
mutualism
D
commensalism

Explanation

The remora benefits by eating scraps left over from the host’s meal, while the larger organism is unaffected. An interaction in which one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed is commensalism. Parasitism would harm the host, and mutualism would benefit both organisms.

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