Which of the following is an example of mutualism ?
A. Entamoeba embedded in a cow intestine
B. Giardia in the walls of a human intestine
C. Plasmodium sporozoan in Anopheles mosquito
D. Zooflagellates in termite stomachs

Question

Which of the following is an example of mutualism ?
	A.	Entamoeba embedded in a cow intestine
	B.	Giardia in the walls of a human intestine
	C.	Plasmodium sporozoan in Anopheles mosquito
	D.	Zooflagellates in termite stomachs

anonymous · Answer

Im thinking its C, not totally sure about this one though

thomaster · Answer

Do you know what mutualism is?

anonymous · Answer

Symbiosis that is beneficial to both organisms involved.

thomaster · Answer

Yes, both organisms benefit.
Entamoeba, are they mutualists, commensals or parasites.

anonymous · Answer

i knew it! lol it was either A or C ha

thomaster · Answer

You didn't answer the question :P

anonymous · Answer

lol I got A! hehe

thomaster · Answer

A is wrong. Entamoeba are parasites or commensals

thomaster · Answer

Next one. Giardia
Are they mutualists, commensals or parasites ?

anonymous · Answer

parasites

thomaster · Answer

Very good, how about Plasmodium sporozoans?

anonymous · Answer

parasite

thomaster · Answer

Also correct.
Now there's only 1 left :)
Zooflagellates (or Zoomastigophora) which can form mutualistic relationships in other organisms.

anonymous · Answer

oh okay, now i get it lol!