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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 _____.


Sagot :

This relationship is commensalism, when one benefits and the other is unharmed.

Answer: Commensalism

Explanation:

Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship in which two species live together and only one species receives the benefit of association and other remains unaffected.

The clownfish and sea anemones are the organisms which show commesalism. In this relationship the clownfish is receiving benefit as it derives shelter as well as food from sea anemone. The clownfish feeds over the leftovers of the other fishes and algae growing on the anemone. The sea anemone remains unaffected by this association.