D. commensalism
In this situation, the trees provide shade and help keep the homes cooler for the people living in them, without receiving any benefit or harm in return. This is an example of commensalism, where one species benefits while the other is unaffected.
The climate in southern Morocco can be extremely warm. The people of southern Morocco often build their homes underneath trees in order to keep their homes cooler during the summer. What type of relationship exists between people and trees in this situation?
A.
mutualism
B.
predation
C.
parasitism
D.
commensalism
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