Question

Select the answer that correctly identifies the relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish.


The relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish is an example of predation because the clownfish eats the sea anemone.


The relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish is an example of mutualism because the clownfish receives shelter and the sea anemone receives waste nutrients from the clownfish.


The relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish is an example of competition because they share the same space.


The relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish is an example of commensalism because the clownfish receives shelter, but the sea anemone is not helped nor harmed.

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**The relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish is an example of mutualism because the clownfish receives shelter and the sea anemone receives waste nutrients from the clownfish.**

In this relationship, both species benefit: the clownfish gets protection from predators while living among the anemone's tentacles, and the anemone benefits from the nutrients in the clownfish's waste.

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