Question

which of the following examples best describes predation?
a bees collect nectar from flowers for food while pollinating the flower.
b a group of lions share their prey with dominant members of their population.
c wolves consume deer as their food source, regulating the deer population.
d clownfish hide in the coral reef gaining protection from predators.

Explanation:

Predation is a biological interaction where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another (the prey).

• Option A: Bees and flowers have a mutualistic relationship (both benefit).
• Option B: This is about sharing within a population, not predation.
• Option C: Wolves (predators) consuming deer (prey) fits predation.
• Option D: Clownfish - coral reef is a commensalism - like relationship (clownfish benefits, reef not affected negatively).

Answer:

C. Wolves consume deer as their food source, regulating the deer population.