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The interaction between two living organisms of different species which is beneficial to both but is not obligatory because they can live without each other is known as

A

protocooperation

B

mutualism

C

commensalism

D

parasitism

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Protocooperation is the interaction between two living organisms of different species in which both are mutually benefitted, but they can live without each other.
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