Question

what is predation?
a relationship where both organisms benefit
a relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed
an interaction where one organism kills and eats another organism
a relationship where one organism benefits and the other is not affected

Explanation:

Predation is a specific ecological interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts, kills, and consumes another organism (the prey). Let's break down the options:

• The first option describes mutualism, where both organisms benefit.
• The second option is a broad description that could apply to parasitism (where the host is harmed but not killed) as well as predation, so it is not specific enough.
• The fourth option describes commensalism, where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

Only the third option specifically defines predation.

Answer:

C. An interaction where one organism kills and eats another organism