Termites are unable to digest some plant materials (iber) Termite stomachs contain bacteria that digest the fber in wood Which type of relationship does this describe?

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Arsenm · Answer 1 · 2019-06-01T20:23:59+0000

Answer:

A mutualistic relationship.

Explanation:

In a mutualistic relationship, two organisms of different species work together, with both species benefitting from the relationship.

Termites live on the fibre in the wood they chew, but they depend on the bacteria to digest the fibre.

The termites provide protection for the bacteria and, without them, the termite would starve.