A species of cleaner fish removes parasites from another species of fish that is much bigger in size. The big fish keeps cleaner fish predators away. This type of species interaction is classified as:

A.) Mutualism B.) Competition C.) Neutralism D.) Antagonism

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Izzy

16 September, 08:50

A species of cleaner fish removes parasites from another species of fish that is much bigger in size. The big fish keeps cleaner fish predators away. This type of species interaction is classified as:

A.) Mutualism B.) Competition C.) Neutralism D.) Antagonism

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Kira Garrett · Answer 1

Answer: Option A.

The type of relationship is Mutualism.

Explanation:

Mutualism is a type of symbiosis relationship that exist between organisms in which the two organisms benefits from the relationship. From the question above, the cleaner fish remove parasites from the big size fish. The big size fish benefits from the cleaner fish through protection from parasites attack and the big size fish keeps or protect cleaner fish from predators. The cleaner fish also benefit by receiving protection from predators. The two organisms benefits.

A species of cleaner fish removes parasites from another species of fish that is much bigger in size. The big fish keeps cleaner fish predators away. This type of species interaction is classified as:A.) Mutualism B.) Competition C.) Neutralism D.) Antagonism

A species of cleaner fish removes parasites from another species of fish that is much bigger in size. The big fish keeps cleaner fish predators away. This type of species interaction is classified as:

A.) Mutualism B.) Competition C.) Neutralism D.) Antagonism