Question

the golden jackal is an organism in nature that follows a tiger to feed on leftovers from the tigers kills. the tiger is unaffected by the golden jackal, while the golden jackal benefits by getting food from leftovers. this symbiotic relationship is called:
a mutualism
b commensalism
c parasitism
d facultative mutualism

Explanation:

• Mutualism: Both species benefit. Here, only the jackal benefits, so A is incorrect.
• Commensalism: One species benefits, the other is unaffected. The jackal benefits, the tiger is unaffected, so B is correct.
• Parasitism: One species benefits (parasite), the other is harmed (host). The tiger is not harmed, so C is incorrect.
• Facultative mutualism: A type of mutualism where the interaction is beneficial but not obligatory. Since it's not mutualism, D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Commensalism