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Ants and aphids often live near one another. The ants feed on the aphids' wastes and protect the aphids from predators. What type of relationship is this? A. Mutualism B. Parasitism C. Commensalism D.
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Ants and aphids often live near one another. The ants feed on the aphids' wastes and protect the aphids from predators. What type of relationship is this?

A. Mutualism

B. Parasitism

C. Commensalism

D. Predation

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Answer: The answer is c. mutualism. Mutualism is a relationship between two different species in which both species have benefits. In this example, ants benefit because they feed on aphids' wastes while aphids benefit because ants provide them protection.

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