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The relationship between a whale and barnacles growing on its skin is an example of select one:

a. mutualism.
b. parasitism.
c. commensalism.
d. competition. previous page

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User Janneh
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The correct answer is c. commensalism.

Commensalism is a type of symbiosis in which only one species benefits without causing significant harm to the other. Barnacles live on the backs and bellies of whales and have two basic benefits from this commensalistic relationship. Protection from predators is one and other is easier filter-feeding.
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