Association between Barnacles and Whale /Limulus is

Symbiosis

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Commensalism

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Parasitism

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Predatorship

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Solution

The correct option is B Commensalism
Commensalism is a type of population interaction in which one organism is benefitted and another is neither harmed nor benefitted. Barnacules attach themselves to whale's body, move with it and eat microorganisms. So they are benefitted. Whereas whale's are neither had nor benefitted.
So, option B is the correct answer

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