Question

A Varroa mite attaches to a honeybee and feeds on the bee's blood. However, the mite does not cause the bee to die. Which best describes the relationship between the mite and the bee?

A. Predation
B. Mutualism
C. Cooperation
D. Parasitism​

Answer 1

Parasitism

Step-by-step explanation:

There is no mutual relationship (also meaning no cooperation, which I do not think is a type of relationship), the mite isn't "eating" the honeybee, so not predation. Therefore, parasitism, when one creature benefits at the expense of the other creature.