Consider the following image of a shark’s interaction with remora fish: ...

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Consider the following image of a shark’s interaction with remora fish:

In the above example, remora fish attach to the shark through their suction discs. While the remora fish is attached to the shark, the shark does not utilise more energy, but the remora fish saves energy on transportation. In addition, the remora feeds on the food scraps not consumed by the shark.

What type of interaction is this?

Altruism

0%

Commensalism

100%

Mutualism

0%

Parasitism

0%

Reciprocity

0%

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