Question

Unlike most mites, termites can digest wood. This ability comes from protozoa that live in the a termite’s digestive tract. These protozoa produce enzymes that digest wood, and they receive shelter and additional nutrients from the termites. The interaction between termite and protozoan is called

A)
commensalism.
B)
mutualism.
C)
parasitism.
D)
socialisM

Answer 1

The interaction between termite and protozoan is called mutualism.

Mutualism is the interaction between organisms of two different species in which both organism benefits from the interaction. From the question, the termite provides shelter and additional nutrients to the protozoa that live inside it, while the protozoa also produce enzyme that digest wood inside termites. Both the termites and protozoa benefit from the interaction. This interaction is known as mutualism.

Answer 2

The interaction between termite and protozoan is called mutualism. The correct answer is B, mutualism.