OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
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A cattlebird often follows herds of cattle to eat bugs disturbed by the movement of the cattle. Which of the following terms best represents this situation?
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parasitism
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commensalism
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mutualism
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competition
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The cattle are simply providing for themselves their daily needs, but as a result, they are also providing for a local bird. This is a great example of a commensalism symbiotic relationship; it benefits the needs of one without risk to the other.
Detailed explanation-2: -The interaction that exist between cattle egret and cattle is known as commensalism. In this type of interaction, one species is benefited whereas the other is neither benefited nor harmed.
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