Question

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which situation describes mutualism?
a. ticks live on and drink blood from a cow.
b. vegetables grow in a garden frequented by many rabbits.
c. ants feed on aphid wastes and protect the aphids from predators.
d. a bear catches and eats a salmon from a stream.

Explanation:

Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit. In option C, ants benefit from aphid wastes and aphids benefit from ant - protection. Option A is parasitism (ticks benefit, cow is harmed). Option B is not a symbiotic relationship. Option D is predation (bear benefits, salmon is harmed).

Answer:

C. Ants feed on aphid wastes and protect the aphids from predators.