Question

analyze the relationship between the organisms in the video clip. the sea anemone provides the clownfish with protection and shelter, while the clownfish provides the sea anemone nutrients in the form of waste and protection from predators. select the answer that correctly identifies the relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish. the relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish is an example of mutualism because the clownfish receives shelter and the sea anemone receives waste nutrients from the clownfish. the relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish is an example of predation because the clownfish eats the sea anemone. the relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish is an example of commensalism because the clownfish receives shelter, but the sea anemone is not helped nor harmed. the relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish is an example of competition because they share the same space.

Explanation:

Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit. In this case, the sea anemone provides protection and shelter (benefit for clownfish), and the clownfish provides nutrients and protection from predators (benefit for sea anemone). Predation involves one organism eating another (not the case here). Commensalism is when one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed (but sea anemone gets benefits here). Competition is when organisms vie for the same resources (not described in the relationship).

Answer:

The relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish is an example of mutualism because the clownfish receives shelter and the sea anemone receives waste nutrients from the clownfish.