The flea is the only one who benefited from this relationship while the dog suffers.
2. Fungus and Algae - Mutualism
Both parties benefited from the relationship. The algae provides food for the fungus while the fungus provides a suitable living environment for the algae.
4. Shark and Remora - Commensalism
The remora benefited from the shark by eating the scraps of food it drops from feeding. The shark doesn't eat the remora. The shark did not benefit from the relationship nor was it harmed.
5. Trunk and Orchids - Commensalism
The orchid benefits from this relationship while the trunk was unaffected.
6. Human and Tapeworm - Parasitism
The tapeworm benefits from the relationship while the host (human) suffers.
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Answer:
1. Dog and Fleas - Parasitism
The flea is the only one who benefited from this relationship while the dog suffers.
2. Fungus and Algae - Mutualism
Both parties benefited from the relationship. The algae provides food for the fungus while the fungus provides a suitable living environment for the algae.
4. Shark and Remora - Commensalism
The remora benefited from the shark by eating the scraps of food it drops from feeding. The shark doesn't eat the remora. The shark did not benefit from the relationship nor was it harmed.
5. Trunk and Orchids - Commensalism
The orchid benefits from this relationship while the trunk was unaffected.
6. Human and Tapeworm - Parasitism
The tapeworm benefits from the relationship while the host (human) suffers.
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