Question

SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIPS:

Symbiosis-permanent, close association between one or more organisms of
different species
Mutualism-a symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit (ex in
subtropical regions, ants protect acacia trees by fighting invaders, acacia tree
provides nectar to ants)
Commensalism-symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits and the
other species is neither harmed nor benefited (ex Spanish moss grows on and
hangs from limbs of trees, but does not obtain any nutrients from tree, nor harm
the tree)
Parasitism-symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits at the
expense of another, usually another species (ex parasites such as bacteria,
roundworms, tapeworms live in the intestines of organisms to obtain nutrients and
reproduce, but cause disease in the organisms)
A flea feeds on the blood from a dog. There is no benefit to the dog and the itching and bites may lead to infection.
What type of symbiotic relationship is this?
(1 point)
commensalism
O mutualism
parasitism
predation

Answer 1

The symbiotic relationship between a flea and a dog is parasitism, where the flea benefits at the expense of the dog.

Step-by-step explanation:

The symbiotic relationship between a flea and a dog is an example of parasitism. In parasitism, one organism (the flea) benefits at the expense of another organism (the dog). The flea feeds on the dog's blood, causing itching, bites, and potential infection for the dog.

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