​The Interaction Between Two Species in Which Both Species May

question 57

Multiple Choice

​The interaction between two species in which both species may be harmed is known as ____.

• A) ​parasitism
• B) ​mutualism
• C) ​competition
• D) ​predation
• E) ​commensalism

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Definitions:

Mouthless Jellyfish

Unique species of jellyfish that lack a conventional mouth, absorbing nutrients directly through their skin or other mechanisms.

Mastigias Paupua

Jellyfish species known for its mutualistic relationship with zooxanthellae algae, largely found in the marine lakes of Palau.

Symbiotic Relationship

A close, long-term interaction between two different biological species, which can be mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic.

Web-building Spiders

Arachnids that construct web structures to catch their prey, showcasing a variety of web types such as orb webs, funnel webs, and sheet webs.