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The relationship of the triggerfish and other fish is

an example of

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Commensalism

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Commensalism is a type of feeding relationship that exists between two different organisms where neither organism gains nor loses.

The triggerfish feeds on organisms found under corals which includes shrimps and other smaller organisms etc found in these coral reefs environment.

Its absence has been discovered to have an influence on the population of other species of fish in that environment. They are not harmed neither do they benefit from the other population of fish. Thus the relationship is tagged commensalism.

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Answer: Commensalism

Step-by-step explanation:

Commensalism is a type of feeding relationship between organisms of two (2) species, it is characterised by one organism gaining food and benefiting from another organisms without causing harm to the organism.

In Commensalism, one organism benefits and the other doesn't get any benefit nor get hurt.

Commensalism is the feeding relationship between triggerfish and other fishes.

Triggerfish are carnivorous,hence they eat mainly urchins,worms, crabs, shrimps and several types of invertebrates,they also feed on animals that attach themselves to corals and this gives an impression of them feeding from the corals whereas no harm is being done hence the Commensalism

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