A bird species known as the cattle egret is often found near farms in wet areas. The bird waits, sometimes even perched on a cow's back, until the cow kicks up a frog or fish while it walks. Then, the bird strikes and eats the exposed prey. This is an example of what kind of feeding relationship?

A. Detritus

B. Parasitic

C. Mutualistic

D. Herbivorous

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Kaufman

Biology

24 March, 17:43

A bird species known as the cattle egret is often found near farms in wet areas. The bird waits, sometimes even perched on a cow's back, until the cow kicks up a frog or fish while it walks. Then, the bird strikes and eats the exposed prey. This is an example of what kind of feeding relationship?

A. Detritus

B. Parasitic

C. Mutualistic

D. Herbivorous

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Xzavier Lozano · Answer 1

Mutualistic

Explanation:

Mutualistic relationship may be defined as a type of biological interaction in which both the organism are benefited from each other. This shows a positive type of relationship between the organisms.

The bird cattle egret perch on cow's back and eats the prey that hurdles the cow, in returns the cow provide food to the cattle egret. Hence, they shows mutual type of interaction with each other.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).

Arabella Wilcox · Answer 2

It's not herbivorous because no, and it's not detritus because again no, and not parasitic so your only answer left is mutualistic which it is