Barnacles growing on the back of whale is an example of _____________ .

mutualism

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parasitism

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amensalism

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commensalism

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Solution

The correct option is D
commensalism

Commensalism is a relationship which is beneficial to one organism and the other is unaffected. Barnacles growing on the back of a whale, gets protection and more access to food due to its relationship with the whale, while the whale is unaffected by this relationship therefore this relationship is commensalism.

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