Question

Which is the best example of commensalism?

Answer 1

Commensalism:

1. Commensalism is a symbiotic connection in which one species benefits while the other is not damaged or aided.
2. The species that benefits are referred to as a commensal.
3. The host species refers to the other species.
4. The disc on the heads of remora fish allows them to connect to larger creatures such as sharks, manta rays, and whales.
5. The remora detaches itself from the larger animal to eat the excess food.
6. Nurse plants are bigger plants that shield seedlings from the elements and herbivores, allowing them to flourish.