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

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

A

predation

B

symbiosis

C

parasitism

D

commensalism

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To solve the question regarding the interaction between a sucker fish (Remora) and a shark, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Organisms Involved**: - The two organisms in question are the sucker fish (Remora) and the shark. 2. **Understand the Relationship**: - The Remora fish attaches itself to the shark using a modified dorsal fin that acts as a sucker. 3. **Analyze the Benefits**: - The Remora benefits from this relationship by gaining: - **Nutrition**: It consumes small bits of food that the shark dislodges while swimming. - **Protection**: It is shielded from predators by being attached to the larger shark. 4. **Assess the Impact on the Shark**: - The shark is neither harmed nor significantly benefited by the presence of the Remora. The presence of the Remora does not affect the shark's health or behavior. 5. **Classify the Type of Interaction**: - Based on the analysis, the interaction can be classified as: - **Commensalism**: This is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. 6. **Eliminate Other Options**: - **Predation**: Involves one organism benefiting at the expense of another (not applicable here). - **Symbiotic Relationship**: Generally implies mutual benefit (not applicable here). - **Parasitism**: Involves one organism benefiting at the expense of another (not applicable here). 7. **Conclusion**: - The correct answer to the question is that the relationship exemplified by the sucker fish on a shark is **commensalism**. ### Final Answer: The interaction between a sucker fish (Remora) and a shark exemplifies **commensalism**.
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