Question

Which of the following is the best example of parasitism?

Group of answer choices

A bee collecting nectar from a flower

A tree frog hiding in plants for protection

A tick sucking a deer’s blood

A bird picking bugs off of a cow

Answer 1

A tick sucking a deer's blood

Step-by-step explanation:

All other examples show mutualistic relationships - both species benefit from the relationship. With parasitism the one species benefits (the tick) while the other suffers (deer).