Which best describes the statements below?*

1. Bees pollinate plants as they move from flower to

flower gathering nectar.

2. Green algae grow on the backs of spider crabs living

in shallow water, camouflaging the spider crabs

while the crabs protect the algae from predators.

A. 1 is mutualism and 2 is Commensalism

B. 1 is commensalism and 2 is mutualism

C. 1 is mutualism and 2 is competition

D. Both are mutualism

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Raphael Stevenson

Biology

26 August, 14:14

Which best describes the statements below?*

1. Bees pollinate plants as they move from flower to

flower gathering nectar.

2. Green algae grow on the backs of spider crabs living

in shallow water, camouflaging the spider crabs

while the crabs protect the algae from predators.

A. 1 is mutualism and 2 is Commensalism

B. 1 is commensalism and 2 is mutualism

C. 1 is mutualism and 2 is competition

D. Both are mutualism

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Monique Cunningham · Answer 1

The answer is B, the nectar being taken away from the flower isn't effecting the flower, which is commensalism. In the second statement the algae is giving something to the crab and is getting something in return, which is mutualism.