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The remora fish catches a ride on top of a shark. The fish gets protection, and the shark is unaffected. This is an example of mutualism.

A) True
B) False

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The relationship between remora fish and sharks is an example of commensalism, not mutualism, because only the remora benefits without affecting the shark.

Step-by-step explanation:

The relationship between the remora fish and the shark is not an example of mutualism, because in mutualism, both species benefit from the relationship. The correct term for this type of relationship, where one species benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefits, is known as commensalism. Therefore, the statement is False. Instead, examples of mutualism include the goby fish and shrimp, herbivores and their gut bacteria, clownfish and sea anemones, the plover bird and the African crocodile, and the ostrich and the zebra. Each of these pairs benefits one another through their relationship, which is characteristic of mutualistic interactions.

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