Question

explain how whales and barnacles can be an example of commensalism. the barnacles get access to food by living on the whale but the whale does not get a benefit from the barnacle. the barnacle attaches itself to the whale and harms the whale in the process. the barnacle gets a free ride to nutrient - rich areas and the whale is cleaned by the barnacle. rewatch submit

Explanation:

Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed. Barnacles attach to whales, getting access to food - rich water as the whale moves, while the whale is unaffected.

Answer:

The barnacles get access to food by living on the whale but the whale does not get a benefit from the barnacle.