Question

Which best describes mutualism?

A. ants attack animals that try to feed on the acacia tree and the ants feed on the nectar of the tree

B. ticks live and feed on dogs and other animals' blood to survive

C. mushrooms send out long, underground structures which allow them to grow in other others

Answer 1

A. ants attack animals that try to feed on the acacia tree and the ants feed on the nectar of the tree

Step-by-step explanation:

Mutualism benefits both organisms in a scenario. In this case, the ants attack animals trying to eat away the tree, while feeding on the nectar of the tree. The ants are provided with food while the tree is provided with protection.

Answer 2

A. ants attack animals that try to feed on the acacia tree and the ants feed on the nectar of the tree

Step-by-step explanation:

A mutualism is a relationship when two organisms of different species "work together," each benefiting from the relationship.