Question

which of the following is an example of mutualism? ringworm is an infection of the skin by a fungus. the fungus gets food from the human but the human is harmed. eagles eat salmon swimming upstream in alaska, controlling their population. clownfish live in sea anemones and are immune to their toxins. they are protected from predators but the sea anemone gets nothing. bees fly between flowers collecting nectar as food. the flowers are able to pollinate and reproduce.

Explanation:

To determine mutualism, we identify interactions where both species benefit.

• Ringworm (fungus - human): Fungus benefits, human is harmed (parasitism).
• Eagles - salmon: Eagles benefit, salmon are harmed (predation).
• Clownfish - sea anemone: Clownfish benefits, sea anemone gets nothing (commensalism).
• Bees - flowers: Bees get nectar (food), flowers get pollinated (reproduction). Both benefit.

Answer:

D. Bees fly between flowers collecting nectar as food. The flowers are able to pollinate and reproduce.