NEETZoologyOrganisms and Populations
Commensalism Examples Beneficiary Species A. Orchid on Mango Branch 1. Orchid B. Barnacles on Whale 2. Barnacles C. Cattle Egret 3. Clown Fish D. Clown Fish 4. Cattle Egret
Options
- AA - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2
- BA - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1
- CA - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
- DA - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4
Correct answer
C. A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
Step-by-step solution
In commensalism, the orchid benefits by growing on the mango branch, the barnacles benefit by growing on the whale, the cattle egret benefits from insects stirred up by grazing cattle, and the clown fish benefits from the protection offered by the sea anemone.