The relationship between the crow and the rat in this scenario is best described as predator-prey. The crow is acting as the predator by chasing away the rat and eating the food that the rat was trying to access, which puts the rat in a vulnerable position as it must find food elsewhere.
Question
A rat is trying to get food from a garbage can, but is chased away by a crow. The crow eats the food, and the rat must find other food. Based on this information, what is the relationship between the crow and the rat? (1 point)
Responses
The relationship is mutualistic.
The relationship is mutualistic.
The relationship is parasitic.
The relationship is parasitic.
The relationship is competitive.
The relationship is competitive.
The relationship is predator-prey.
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