Question

A praying mantis eats a bee.

Tell which type of relationship it is: mutualism, predation, parasitism, competition, or commensalism. Give details on why.

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I think a praying mantis eating a bee is an example of....

I think this because...

Answer 1

I think a praying mantis eating a bee is an example of predation. I think this because the praying mantis stealthily hunts its preys, like the bee, in order to kill eat for food.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Predation" refers to the killing of another living organism in order to prolong the life of the "predator" (hunter) and to end the reproductive life of the "prey" (the one being consumed). The praying mantis is popularly known for being a deadly predator because it feeds on several insects (as its prey), including the bees. They are said to also feed on wasps, moths, mice, frogs, rodents and even snakes.

It kills the bees in order to consume them so it can prolong its reproductive life. It then stops the reproductive life of the bees. Clearly, the type of relationship here is "predation."

Answer 2

I think a praying mantis eating a bee is an example of predation.

I think this is because the praying mantis which is a predator consume the prey which is the bee most times in a defensive manner.

Predation is a biological relationship in which a predator kills or consume it's prey.

It's occur majorly in canivorous animals that consume flesh or other animals.

The predators consume the prey as food and as a form of defensive means from been attacked by the prey.

In this relationship, energy is transfered from the prey which is the bee to the praying mantis.

Therefore, the relationship that occur between praying mantis and bee is predation.