Which Statement Describes the Most Likely Reason That a Fish

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the most likely reason that a fish associated with a cleaner fish like Labroides dimidiatus does not eat the cleaner fish, even when the cleaner fish is in its mouth?

• A) The fish is being altruistic.
• B) The benefit from parasite removal is greater than that from eating the cleaner fish.
• C) The cleaner fish contains noxious secondary compounds that harm other fish.
• D) The cleaner fish emits a chemical that makes the other fish more docile.

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