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

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it is mutualism............................................................................................

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User LMG
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that kind of relationship is commensalism because the bacteria isn't benefiting nor is it being harmed 
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