Question

organisms of two different species interact. one organism is not significantly affected, while the other benefits. which of the following describe this interaction? select all that apply. commensal relationship mutualistic relationship parasitic relationship symbiotic relationship

Explanation:

A commensal relationship is defined as an interaction where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed. A symbiotic relationship is a close - long term interaction between two different species, and commensalism is a type of symbiosis. A mutualistic relationship involves both organisms benefiting, and a parasitic relationship involves one organism (parasite) benefiting at the expense of the other (host). But the description in the question fits commensalism and by extension symbiosis.

Answer:

A. commensal relationship, D. symbiotic relationship