Question

The Great Burdock plant’s seeds have spines on them that attach to the fur of animals that brush against it. The seed then travels with the animal until it eventually falls off, which spreads the plant’s seeds farther than the plant could have done. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?



a.

Mutualism


b.

Commensalism


c.

Parasitism


d.

Competition

Answer 1

Commensalism, the plant benefits, the animal doesn't benefit, nor does the animal get harmed.