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

Predator-Prey
Predator-Prey

Mutualism
Mutualism

Parasitism
Parasitism

Commensalism

Answer 1

The relationship described in your question is an example of **Parasitism**. In this case, the rust fungi live on the host plants and feed on them, potentially causing harm or disease, which is characteristic of a parasitic relationship.