Question

in what type of relationship are both species potentially negatively impacted?

commensalism

competition

mutualism

parasitism

Explanation:

• Commensalism: One species benefits, the other is neither helped nor harmed.
• Competition: Both species are negatively impacted as they vie for limited resources (e.g., food, space).
• Mutualism: Both species benefit from the relationship.
• Parasitism: One species (parasite) benefits, the other (host) is harmed.

Answer:

B. competition