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General Knowledge · Q30

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 30

Q30

Barnacles growing on the back of whale is an example for

A.
mutualism
B.
parasitism
C.
amensalism
D.
commensalism
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The barnacles passively filter food, using tentacle-like cirri, as the host swims through the water. The arrangement is generally considered commensal as it is done at no cost or benefit to the host.