Question

clone fish live among the stinging tentacles of anemones, which protect them from predators. And return, the clone fish may chase away predators of the anemone. what type of relationship is this?
a commensalism
b predation
c mutualism
d parasitism

Answer 1

The relationship between clownfish and anemones is an example of **c mutualism**. In this relationship, both species benefit: the clownfish are protected from predators by the anemones, while the clownfish help to keep the area around the anemones clean and may help to drive away potential threats to the anemones.