Question

In which type of symbiosis does one species benefit at the expense of another?

1) commensalism
2) mutualism
3) parasitism

Answer 1

In parasitic relationships, one species, the parasite, benefits at the expense of the host species which is harmed.

the answer is option c.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of symbiotic relationships where one species benefits at the expense of another, the type of symbiosis is called parasitism. In parasitic relationships, a parasite lives on or in a host organism and causes harm to the host while deriving nutrients and benefits for itself.

This is different from mutualism, where both species benefit, and commensalism, where one species benefits without affecting the other.In parasitic relationships, one species, the parasite, benefits at the expense of the host species which is harmed.the answer is option c.