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Arnacles grow on the back of a whale. They gain a home and the whale is not hurt. This is an example of

A. mutualism.
B. symbiosis.
C. commensalism.
D. parasitism.

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c commensalism is the answer
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Answer: Commensalism

Step-by-step explanation:

Even though the barnacles is benefiting from living on a whale's back and gaining easy access to food, the whale is not benefiting but is still unharmed.

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