Green algae grow in the fur of the South American sloth. The green algae provide camouflage for this tree-doweling mammal, and from the fur and skin of the sloth the algae obtain moisture. A moth also lives in the fur. The moth larvae provide waste material used by the algae as a fertilizer for new growth.

Question

1-The relationship of algae,moth, and sloth would best be classified as.?

A- saprophytic. B- cannibalistic. C- parasitic.D- mimetic. E- mutualistic.

(I chose E=mutualistic)

Answer 1

I agree.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You're welcome, Lukas.