Which of the following exhibits mutualism ?

Options

A. Mycorrhizae living on the roots of higher plants.
B. Wasps pollinating fig inflorescence.
C. Sea anemone often found on the shell of hermit crab
D. All of these

Answer

D

Explanation

Mutulism is an association between individuals of two species, both of which are benefitted. The species participating in mutualism are called mutualists. Sea anemone, Adamsia pallicata is habitually found fastened by its characteristically lobed pedal disc to the snail's sheel used as a portable home by the hermit crab (Eupagurus prideauxl). The anemone protects the crab from the enemies with its nematocysts. in return, the anemone receives pieces of food droped by the crab and is carried to new places by it. Other examples of mutualism are mycorrhiza living on roots of higher plants ans wasp pollinating fig inflorescence.