Coral Reefs Are Complex Ecosystems with Numerous Interspecific Interactions

question 61

Multiple Choice

Coral reefs are complex ecosystems with numerous interspecific interactions. Which of the following interactions is an example of commensalism?

• A) clown fish and sea anemone
• B) remora fish and manta ray
• C) corals and zooxanthellae
• D) sharks and tuna
• E) octopus and crab

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Definitions:

Sterile Field

An area kept free of all microorganisms to prevent infection during medical procedures, especially surgeries.

Break In Sterility

A breach in aseptic technique that introduces the risk of contamination by pathogens.

Sterile Capped Needle

A needle that has been sterilized and covered with a cap to maintain its sterility until it is used for medical procedures.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the cerebral cortex located at the sides of the brain, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.