Question

Various relationships exist between the species of a community. Identify the relationship between the species of a community described.
Flowers provide insects with nectar and pollen for food and insects help flowers to reproduce

• A. Mutualism
• B. Commensalism
• C. Predation
• D. Competition
• E. Parasitism

Answer 1

The correct option is A Mutualism

A. Mutualism is a relationship between two or more organisms in which all are benefitted by one another.

B. Commensalism is a relationship between two different organisms in which one is always benefitted while the other is neither benefitted nor harmed.

C. Predation describes the eating of one species by other.

D. Competition is a rivalry between two or more organisms for obtaining the same resources such as food, shelter, etc.

E. Parasitism is an interaction between two individuals where the parasite gets the benefit at the expense of the host.

Hence, when Flowers provide insects with nectar and pollen for food and insects help flowers to reproduce by pollination, this shows that both the flowers and insects are benefitted from each other. So, this shows Mutualism.

So, the correct answer is 'Mutualism'.