Organisms are classified according to the various ways they relale to each other . Below are
five types or relationships.
(1)
cannibalistic
(2)
mimetic
(3)
mutualistic
(4)
parasitic
(5)
saprophytic
an organism feeds on the flesh of its own kind
one organism resembles another in color, shape, or behavior,
exhibiting mimicry
different organisms live together, all beneliting from the relationship
one organism lives in or on another organism, causing harm lo lhe
other organism
an organism feeds on the dead remains or he products of olher
organisms
Each of the following items describes a relationship that refers to one of the five
categories defined above. For each item, choose the one category that best describes lhe
relationship. Each of the categories above may be used more lhan once in lhe following
set of items
13 A honeybee
Green algae grow in the fur of the south american sloth. the green algae provide camouflage for this tree dwelling mammal and from the fur and skin of the sloth the algae obtain mositure. A moth larvae provide waste material used by the algae as fertilizer for new growth
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this relation ship of algae, moth and sloth would be best classified as
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A cannibalistic
B miemtic
C Mutualistic
D parasitic
E saprophytic
I think the answer is D parasitic, if someone can correct me please.
The relationship between the green algae, moth, and sloth described in the given scenario is an example of a mutualistic relationship. In a mutualistic relationship, different organisms live together and benefit from the relationship.
In this case, the green algae provide camouflage for the sloth by growing in its fur, which helps the sloth blend into its environment. In return, the algae obtain moisture from the fur and skin of the sloth. Additionally, the moth larvae provide waste material that is used by the algae as fertilizer for new growth.
So, the correct choice for classifying this relationship is C) Mutualistic.