Question

An oxpecker (bird) sits on the back of a rhino and eats bothersome pests. What are

the organisms involved in this relationship called?
Answer Options:
Select one of four
Omnivores
Mutualists
Herbivores
Parasites

Answer 1

The organisms involved in this relationship are called mutualists.

Step-by-step explanation:

The organisms involved in this relationship are called mutualists. Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit. In this case, the oxpecker benefits by getting a meal from the pests on the rhino's back, and the rhino benefits by having the bothersome pests removed.

Learn more about Symbiotic relationships