The clown fish hides inside the poisonous tentacles of the sea anemone. Since most other fish are unable to survive the anemone’s stings, the clown fish is protected from predators. In addition, it can feed on the leftovers from the anemone’s meals. This symbiotic relationship is called _____________________.
A.
parasitism
B.
amensalism
C.
commensalism
D.
symbiosis

Mutualism, because the clown fish brings food to the anemone as well.

But for the purposes of this question the answer would be C, commensalism, as it is implied that the anemone is not affected but the clownfish benefits from it.

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alihar10664 alihar10664 · Answer 2 · 2020-04-17T17:15:12+02:00

Answer: C: commensalism please give me hearts and stars because the answer is right!!

Explanation:

The relationship between the clown fish and the deadly sea anemone can be classified as commensalism. Though the sea anemone’s tentacles are covered with thousands of nematocysts (tiny, venomous harpoons), the clown fish is protected by a thick coat of mucus and is not harmed by the anemone’s venom. The clown fish is therefore protected from predators and is also able to get leftover food from the anemone's meals. Since the clown fish ultimately benefits from this arrangement and the sea anemone neither benefits nor suffers because of the clown fish, the relationship is commensalistic.