Question

A mite is a tiny organism that may ride on top of an insect, such as a beetle, in order to move quickly from place to place.

The relationship between the mite and the beetle would be an example of commensalism if
A.
the beetle is unable to catch prey because it is slowed down by the mite.
B.
the mite protects the beetle from predators.
C.
the beetle eats the mite.
D.
the beetle is neither harmed nor helped by the mite.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Commensalism a symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other organism is neither helped nor harmed