Question

correctly identify the relationships among the oxpecker, the ticks, and the impala
impala and oxpecker
oxpecker and ticks
ticks and impala
competitionparasitismpredationmutualism

Explanation:

• Impala and oxpecker: In mutualism, both species benefit. Oxpeckers eat ticks (and other parasites) off impalas, getting food. Impalas get parasite removal.
• Oxpecker and ticks: Predation involves one organism (oxpecker) killing and consuming another (ticks) for food.
• Ticks and impala: Parasitism is when one organism (ticks) benefits (by feeding on impala's blood) and the other (impala) is harmed.

Answer:

• Impala and oxpecker: mutualism
• Oxpecker and ticks: predation
• Ticks and impala: parasitism