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Remoras are small fish that attach themselves to the sides of sharks. They get protection and scraps of food from the sharks. The sharks are neither benefited nor harmed by the remora.

Which term describes the relationship between the shark and the remora?

A.
commensalism

B.
parasitism

C.
mutualism

D.
competition

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Answer:

Sorry this is late, but the answer is A

Step-by-step explanation:

I took the k12 test and quiz.

User Bertolami
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The answer is A. Commensalism. Commensalism, in ecology, is a class of relationships between two organisms where one organism benefits from the other without affecting it. This was the briefest answer from Wiki. Hope it helps, and sorry I'm late.
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