The bluestreak cleaner wrasse is a fish that inhabits coral reefs. These fish eat parasites off of larger fish. The larger fish benefit from increased health. In return, the wrasse receive nutrition and protection from the larger fish. What type of interaction is this? a) Predation b) Mutualism c) Parasitism d) Commensalism

The bluestreak cleaner wrasse is a fish that inhabits coral reefs. These fish eat parasites off of larger fish. The larger fish benefit from increased health. In return, the wrasse receive nutrition and protection from the larger fish. What type of interaction is this? a) Predation b) Mutualism c) Parasitism d) Commensalism

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter19: Population And Community Ecology

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Problem 16RQ: A symbiotic relationship where both of the co-existing species benefit from the interaction is...

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