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A sedentary sea anemone gets attached to tho shell lining of hermit crab. The association is

Amensalism

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Ectoparasitism

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Symbiosis

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Commensalism.

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Solution

The correct option is D Commensalism.
Interaction between sea anemone and hermit crab is Proto-cooperation in which both the species are benefited but this interaction is not obligatory. So this relationship is commensalism where both of them are not negatively affected.
So, the correct answer is Commensalism.

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