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The whale shark is accompanied by pilot fish, who ingest any parasites they find on the surface of the shark’s skin. Identify the relationship as predator-prey, mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, or interspecific competition.

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Answer:

Mutualism

Step-by-step explanation:

The relationship is mutualism because the fish rids the whale of parasites and in turn, the whale lets it travel safely with it. Both species are being benefited.

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