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?
a predation
b commensalism
c parasitism
d mutualism

Answer 1

The relationship between clownfish and anemones is an example of **d mutualism**. In this relationship, both species benefit: the clownfish receives protection from predators while the anemone gets help in warding off its own predators.