Question

The relationship between Mixotricha paradoxa and Australian termites is of

• A. Commensalism
  
• B. Mutualism
• C. Symbiosis of any kind
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Mutualism

Mutualism is the symbiotic association of living organism. Mixotricha paradoxa is a species of protozoan that lives inside the gut of the Australian termite species. Mixotricha forms mutualistic relationships with bacteria living inside the termite. It lives in the gut of termites and helps them digest cellulose, a major component of the wood they eat and in turn, gets prepared food from them.

So, the correct answer is option B.