Which of the Following Situations Is/are Likely to Cause a Mutualistic

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is/are likely to cause a mutualistic relationship to change to a parasitic or predatory relationship?
I. A damselfish has no parasites for a cleaner fish to eat.
II. Acacia plants provide nectar to ants living in their thorns.
III. A plant and its mycorrhizal fungi are living in nutrient-rich soil.

• A) I only
• B) II only
• C) III only
• D) I and II only
• E) I, II and III

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