Question

Clownfish live among the stinging tentacles of anemones, which protect them from predators. In return, the clownfish may chase away predators of the anemone. What type of relationship is this?(1 point)
Responses

Parasitism
Parasitism

Predation
Predation

Commensalism
Commensalism

Mutualism

Answer 1

The relationship between clownfish and anemones is an example of **mutualism**. In this relationship, both species benefit: the clownfish receives protection from predators, while the clownfish helps to protect the anemone from its predators.