Question

select the correct answer.
two species of marine organisms share the same habitat. organisms from one species attach themselves to the other species and use them to move around in the water. what form of ecological relationship is this?
a. inquilinism
b. phoresy
c. metabiosis
d. ectoparasitism

Explanation:

• Inquilinism: One organism lives in the nest, burrow, or dwelling place of another species. Here, the key is attachment for movement, not living in a dwelling.
• Phoreay: Involves one organism (phoront) attaching to another (host) for transportation. This matches the description of one species attaching to another to move around.
• Metabiosis: One organism creates a habitat for another. There is no mention of habitat - creation in the problem.
• Ectoparasitism: Parasite lives on the surface of the host and harms it. There is no indication of harm in the given scenario.

Answer:

B. phoreay