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Question
Barnacles on a whale's back illustrate __________?
A
mutualism
B
parasitism
C
amensalism
D
commensalism
✓ Official correct answer
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A
mutualism
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B
parasitism
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C
amensalism
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D
commensalism
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Explanation
Barnacles benefit; the whale is mostly unaffected — commensalism.
So the correct answer is commensalism.
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