Question

unit exam - biomes
predation
positive
predator
negative
prey
parasitism
positive
parasite
negative
host
competition
negative
negative
mutualism
positive
positive
commensalism
neutral
positive
which symbiotic interaction involves two
organisms competing for the same resource,
resulting in a negative outcome for both of the
species involved in the interaction?
mutualism
parasitism
competition

Explanation:

Mutualism benefits both species. Parasitism benefits one (parasite) at the expense of the other (host). Competition occurs when two organisms vie for the same resource, and it has a negative impact on both. As per the table, competition is marked as negative - negative. So the answer is competition.

Answer:

C. competition