Question

1. in the african savanna, oxpecker birds are often observed perching on the backs of large herbivores, such as zebras and buffaloes. the birds feed on ticks and other parasites found on the herbivores skin. the presence of oxpeckers benefits the herbivores by helping to rid them of parasites. what type of ecological relationship is exhibited between the oxpecker birds and

Explanation:

This is a mutual - benefit relationship. Oxpecker birds get food (ticks and parasites), and herbivores get parasite removal. This is a classic example of mutualism where both species in the relationship benefit.

Answer:

Mutualism