Question

Clownfish live in sea anemones, which protect the fish from predators. The sea anemone isn't harmed and doesn't benefit from this relationship. This is called _____.
A.) parasitism
B.) commensalism
C.) phoresy
D.) mutualism

Answer 1

Commensalism

Any cross-species relationship wherein one organism flourishes, while the other derives neither harm nor benefit is termed Commensalism.

Pertaining to the Clownfish part of the bargain, they are constantly helped through the availability of protection or even something the species can call “home.”

On the other hand, the clownfish-anemone compatibility can extend towards Mutualism: In this case, the anemone uses clownfish-waste as food, and also a protector against anemone-predators such as the butterfly fish.

Answer 2

Answer:

=> Clownfish live in sea anemones, which protect the fish from predators. The sea anemone isn't harmed and doesn't benefit from this relationship this is called COMMENSALISM