Fleas are commonly seen on the bodies of dogs. These fleas attach themselves to the host and draw blood as nourishment. Apart from getting nourishment, fleas also get free shelter and a mode of transport. What kind of an interaction does this exhibit?
Parasitism
Competition
Predation

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Fleas are commonly seen on the bodies of dogs. These fleas attach themselves to the host and draw blood as nourishment. Apart from getting nourishment, fleas also get free shelter and a mode of transport. What kind of an interaction does this exhibit?
Parasitism
Competition
Predation

anonymous · Answer

Parasitism

anonymous · Answer

Think about it.  You, nor the dog like the fleas.  When you go outside, mosquitos feed off of you, helping them, harming you.  That is also an example of parasitism.  Any situation where one organism benefits n=and the other suffers.

drii_salsa · Answer

never really thought hard on fleas i never had a dog but thank you! @BassCatcher15

anonymous · Answer

Not a problem.  And fleas suck (no pun intended).  Dont get a dog.  Lol

drii_salsa · Answer

Gotcha i'm allergic anyways(: