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Why is the relationship between clownfish and sea anemones considered mutualism?

A. The clownfish benefits whereas the anemone is not affected.

B. The clownfish gets protection and the anemone gets leftover food.

C. The clownfish is hurt while fighting the sea anemone for resources.

D. The clownfish slowly eats
parts of the sea anemone.

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User DumP
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Answer:

The symbiotic relationship between an anemone (Heteractis magnifica) and a clownfish (Amphiron ocellaris) is a classic example of two organisms benefiting the other; the anemone provides the clownfish with protection and shelter, while the clownfish provides the anemone nutrients in the form of waste while also scaring

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User Adilli Adil
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Answer:

B. The Clownfish get protection and the anemone gets leftover food.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the right answer since clownfish stay in amemone's for protection and what ever food the clownfish dosen't eat they give it to the anemone

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