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A sea anemone has been living on the back of a crab's shell for the past year. The sea anemone helps the crab fend off predators with its stinging tentacles, while the crab allows the anemone to feast on its leftover food.

In this scenario, what type of relationship does the crab and anemone have?

a. mutualism
b. commensalism
c. parasitism

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Mutualism because the anemone gets food through their relationship and the crab get protection. Both creatures benefit from the relationship.
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