Question

The clownfish is a species of fish that lives between the stinging tentacles of sea anemones. The clownfish protects the anemone from anemone eating fish, while the anemone’s tentacles protect the clownfish from predators. The relationship between clownfish and anemone is an example of A) commensalism. B) competition. C) mutualism. D) parasitism.

Answer 1

C mutualism based on how THIS question is worded.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question itself states the mutual benefit.

However. Just in case your question is worded in a way that states/frames it as Commensalism and gives phoresy versus competition as an answer option in ody ssey. the answer would be B commensalism.

Answer 2

Mutualism because they are both benifiting