Suppose the Fecal Matter from Dogs Helps Fertilize a Particular

question 65

Multiple Choice

Suppose the fecal matter from dogs helps fertilize a particular species of plant, thus increasing the plant's ability to grow in a particular area. The relationship between the dogs and the plants would be described as

• A) mutualism.
• B) amensalism.
• C) herbivory.
• D) antagonistic.
• E) commensalism.

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