Question

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a type of symbiotic relationship between two organisms in which one species derives benefit without harming the other is

Explanation:

Identify the key characteristics of the relationship

The question describes a symbiotic relationship where:

• Two organisms are involved.
• One species benefits.
• The other species is neither helped nor harmed (derives benefit without harming the other).

Match with ecological definitions

• Mutualism: Both species benefit.
• Parasitism: One benefits, the other is harmed.
• Commensalism: One benefits, the other is unaffected (neither helped nor harmed).

Answer:

A type of symbiotic relationship between two organisms in which one species derives benefit without harming the other is <blank>commensalism</blank>.