Question

Which term best describes the relationship between the flea and the mountain lion? A series of images using arrows to show relationships between species. An arrow points from the mountain lion to the flea.

competition

A.

mutualism

B.

predation

C.


parasitism

Answer 1

The answer is parasitism. Parasitism is when one animal benefits and one animal is harmed. The flea harms the mountain lion by sucking out it's blood.