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which of the following is an example of parasitism?
a. algae providing a sloth with camouflage
b. worms consuming the blood from mammals
c. two fish protecting each other from predators
d. tree frogs using the trees to hide from predators

Explanation:

Parasitism is a relationship where one organism (parasite) benefits at the expense of another (host).

• Option A: Algae and sloth have a mutualistic relationship (both benefit).
• Option B: Worms (parasites) consuming mammal blood (host is harmed) fits parasitism.
• Option C: Two - fish protecting each other is mutualism.
• Option D: Tree frogs using trees is commensalism (one benefits, the other is not significantly harmed or helped).

Answer:

B. Worms consuming the blood from mammals