A Barnacle Must Attach to a Hard Surface Such as Rocks

question 29

Multiple Choice

A barnacle must attach to a hard surface such as rocks, shells, or whales. When the barnacle attaches to the whale, it benefits by having a place to stay, while the whale is unaffected. This is an example of what type of relationship?

• A)Symbiosis
• B)Predation
• C)Commensalism
• D)Parasitism

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Definitions:

Conjunctions

Words that connect clauses, sentences, or words in the same sentence to coordinate thoughts and ideas.

Connective

A term or element used in logic and language to link propositions, sentences, or words in a coherent way to construct complex statements.

Symbol

A symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as representing an idea, object, or relationship.

Main Connective

In logic and mathematics, the main connective is the operator in a logical formula which has the widest scope, essentially determining the main relationship between the elements of the proposition.