Question

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relationships between organisms may be helpful or harmful. which of the following describes a relationship that is helpful to both organisms involved?
a. a species of hyena known as the aardwolf consumes termites for nourishment.
b. an african wasp pollinates a fig tree as it eats the trees nectar.
c. a female black widow spider mates with a male spider, then consumes him.
d. a tick attaches itself to the skin of a dog and takes a blood meal.

Explanation:

Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit. In option B, the wasp gets nectar for food and the fig - tree is pollinated for reproduction. Option A is predation (hyena benefits, termites are harmed). Option C is sexual cannibalism (female benefits, male is harmed). Option D is parasitism (tick benefits, dog is harmed).

Answer:

B. An African wasp pollinates a fig tree as it eats the tree's nectar