AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Two organisms of different species exist in a relationship in which each individual benefits from the activity of the other:
A
commensalism
B
parasitism
C
herbivory
D
mutualism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit. Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits while the other species is not affected. Parasitism is a symbiotic relationship in which one species (the parasite) benefits while the other species (the host) is harmed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mutualism is a symbiotic interaction where both or all individuals benefit from the relationship. Mutualism can be considered obligate or facultative.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a mutualistic relationship, both species benefit.

Detailed explanation-4: -Commensalism is a relationship in which one organism benefits and the other organism is neither benefited nor harmed. Mutualism is a relationship in which both organisms benefit.

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