Remoras are small fish that attach themselves to the sides of sharks. They get protection and scraps of food from the sharks. The sharks are neither benefited nor harmed by the remora.
Which term describes the relationship between the shark and the remora?
A . Mutualism
B. commensalism
C. Parasitism
D. Competition

Question

Remoras are small fish that attach themselves to the sides of sharks.  They get protection and scraps of food from the sharks. The sharks are neither benefited nor harmed by the remora. 
 Which term describes the relationship between the shark and the remora?
 A .  Mutualism 
 B. commensalism 
 C. Parasitism 
 D. Competition

anonymous · Answer

Well it's not parasitism because parasitism means one animal is benefiting from the others harm (the shark is not getting harmed in this case). Its not competition because they aren't fighting for the same resource. Lastly its not mutualism because it has no benefits for the shark. So that leaves you with one answer. :)