The organism P. malariae lives in red blood cells, causing the host organism to experience high fevers and chills. What type of relationship is this?
a.
Mutualism
b.
Commensalism
c.
Parasitism
d.
Competition

Question

The organism P. malariae lives in red blood cells, causing the host organism to experience high fevers and chills. What type of  relationship is this?
a.
Mutualism
b.
Commensalism
c.
Parasitism
d.
Competition

anonymous · Answer

It's not A because both organisms don't benefit. It's not B because it's effecting the host organism. It's not D because they aren't competing. It's C because it is feeding off of the host and harming it.

anonymous · Answer

thank you!!!!