Athletes foot fungus lives on the skin of humans and feeds on keratin, a protein. It causes humans to have itchy, cracked skin on their feet that can become infected. What type of relationship is this?

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Athlete’s foot fungus lives on the skin of humans and feeds on keratin, a protein. It causes humans to have itchy, cracked skin on their feet that can become infected. What type of relationship is this?

A	predation
B	commensalism
C	mutualism
D	competition
E	parasitism

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Athlete’s foot is caused by the same type of fungi (dermatophytes) that cause ringworm and jock itch. Damp socks and shoes and warm, humid conditions favor the organisms’ growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Causes Athlete’s Foot? The majority of athlete’s foot cases are caused by a variety of fungi all belonging to a group called dermatophytes, which also causes jock itch and ringworm. The fungi thrive in closed, warm, moist environments and feed on keratin, a protein found in hair, nails, and skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Athlete’s foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis or ringworm of the foot.

Detailed explanation-4: -Athlete’s foot is typically characterized by skin fissures or scales that can be red and itchy. Tinea pedis is spread through contact with infected skin scales or contact with fungi in damp areas (for example, showers, locker rooms, swimming pools) 1.

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