Question

some species are symbiotic to each other, meaning they live together in a close, long - term association. what is the term for a symbiotic relationship in which both participating species benefit?
○a. parasitism
○b. commensalism
○c. mutualism
○d. beneficialism

Explanation:

• Parasitism: One species benefits at the expense of the other.
• Commensalism: One species benefits, and the other is neither helped nor harmed.
• Mutualism: Both species benefit from the relationship.
• Beneficialism: Not a recognized ecological term for symbiotic relationships.

Answer:

C. mutualism