Question

How do both species benefit in this relationship? (Crocodile & Plover)

A. The Crocodile gets a home and the Plover gets protection

B. The Crocodile gets its teeth cleaned and the Plover gets food

C. The Crocodile gets protection and the Plover gets food

D. Crocodile gets food and the Plover gets cleaned

Answer 1

B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Egyptian plovers and crocodiles have a unique symbiotic relationship. Crocodiles can’t use dental floss, they get food stuck in their teeth. All that food rots their teeth and probably causes some pain. When a crocodile feels the need for a good tooth cleaning it will sit with its mouth wide open. The Egyptian plover bird sees the invitation, and if one is nearby it will fly into the mouth of the crocodile, eat the food stuck in its teeth, and fly away unharmed.

Answer 2

The answer to this is B!