Question

1. clownfish have a very close association with sea anemones. the clownfish live within the sea anemones venomous tentacles. this symbiotic relationship provides the clownfish protection from predators while the clownfish help to attract prey for the sea anemone, as well as helping to keep it clean. type of symbiotic relationship: _______________ explanation:

Explanation:

In a mutualistic symbiotic relationship, both organisms involved benefit. The clownfish gets protection from predators by living in the sea anemone's tentacles, and the sea anemone benefits as the clownfish attracts prey and helps keep it clean. So this relationship is mutualism.

In this relationship, the clownfish (receives protection from predators) and the sea anemone (gets help in attracting prey and keeping clean) both derive benefits, which is characteristic of mutualism.

Answer:

Type of symbiotic relationship: Mutualism