Question

Rust fungi live on plants and feed on them to obtain nutrients. They reproduce on plants and live their entire lives on them, potentially causing disease in their host plant. This is an example of:(1 point)
Responses

Parasitism
Parasitism

Predator-Prey
Predator-Prey

Commensalism
Commensalism

Mutualism

Answer 1

This is an example of **Parasitism**. In this relationship, the rust fungi benefit by feeding on the host plant, while the plant is harmed by the fungi, potentially leading to disease.