Question

two species of organisms living in the same area interact in a way that is harmful for both species. which type of relationship exists between the two species? a. parasitism b. commensalism c. competition d. predation

Explanation:

• Parasitism: One organism benefits at the expense of the other (harmful to one, beneficial to the other).
• Commensalism: One organism benefits, and the other is neither helped nor harmed.
• Competition: Both organisms are negatively affected as they compete for resources (e.g., food, space).
• Predation: One organism (predator) kills and eats the other (prey). Since the question asks for a relationship harmful to both species, competition fits as both are negatively impacted in their struggle for resources.

Answer:

C. competition