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Small fish get stuck near the bottom of a shark and derives its nutrition from it. This kind of association is called as

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Antibiosis
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Commensalism
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Predation
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Parasitism
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Solution

The correct option is A Commensalism
Small fish get stuck near the bottom of a shark and derives its nutrition from it whereas shark is unaffected. This kind of association is called as commensalism. Commensalism is a relationship between two organisms, where one receives a benefit or benefits from the other and the other is not affected by it
So, the correct answer is 'Commensalism'

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