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A sucker fish (Remora) on a shark would ...

A sucker fish (Remora) on a shark would exemplify:

A

commensalism

B

symbiosis

C

predation

D

parasitism

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A
Remora (Echeneis) has modified its dorsal fin into a sucker. It attaches to the body of sharks, whales, etc. This type of association is known as commensalism, in which one partner gets benefits while other is not harmed.
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