Question

Which of these is an example of mutualism

A. Cattle egret eats the exposed insects as the cattle graze
B. Honeybee pollinates a flower while gathering nectar
C. Tick gains nourishment by sucking blood from a dog.
D. Two bucks fight to gain territory and to gain a mate.​

Answer 1

B. Honeybee pollinates a flower while gathering nectar

Step-by-step explanation:

As the bee collects nectar, the flower pollinates hence both the flower and the bee gain from each other

Answer 2

Answer: B. Honeybee pollinates a flower while gathering nectar.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mutualism is the idea that both organisms benefit from an interaction. In example B, the honeybee benefits because they receive nectar, while the flower benefits in being pollinated.