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Relationships Among Organisms

Question 2 • CA-Life Science B (High School)

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
mutualism
B
commensalism
C
parasitism
D
competition

Explanation

The remora benefits by eating scraps, while the larger organism is described as unaffected. An interaction in which one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed is commensalism, so the correct choice is commensalism. Mutualism benefits both organisms, and parasitism harms the host.

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