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The association between clown fish and sea anemone is the same as between

A

Egret and grazing cattle

B

Cuckoo and crow

C

Fig and wasp

D

Cuscuta and hedge plant

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To solve the question regarding the association between clownfish and sea anemone, we need to analyze the nature of their relationship and compare it to the options provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Relationship**: - The clownfish and sea anemone have a symbiotic relationship known as **commensalism**. In this type of interaction, one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. 2. **Identifying the Benefits**: - The clownfish benefits from the protection offered by the sea anemone's stinging tentacles, which deter predators. - The sea anemone, on the other hand, does not receive any significant benefit or harm from the clownfish's presence. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - We need to compare this relationship to the options provided in the question. The options include: - A. Grazing cattle and insects - B. Cuckoo and crow - C. Fig and wasp - D. Cascata and hedge plant 4. **Evaluating Each Option**: - **Grazing cattle and insects**: This relationship can be considered commensalism. The cattle grazing may cause insects to flee, which the agrate (a type of bird) can then eat. The cattle are unaffected by the insects' presence. - **Cuckoo and crow**: This is an example of parasitism, where the cuckoo benefits at the expense of the crow. - **Fig and wasp**: This is mutualism, where both species benefit from the relationship. - **Cascata and hedge plant**: This is also parasitism, where the cascata benefits at the expense of the hedge plant. 5. **Conclusion**: - The relationship between clownfish and sea anemone is most similar to the relationship between grazing cattle and insects, as both demonstrate commensalism. ### Final Answer: The association between clownfish and sea anemone is the same as between **grazing cattle and insects**. ---
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