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Question
Which of the following is a commensalistic relationship?
Options
Plasmodium-humans
Epiphytes-trees
Human colon bacteria-humans
HIV-humans
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Solution
Epiphytes-trees
Explanation:
This is an example of a commensalistic relationship, where one organism (epiphytes) benefits by using the host tree for support without harming or benefiting the tree. Other options do not represent commensalism: Plasmodium-humans is parasitic, human colon bacteria-humans is mutualistic, and HIV-humans is parasitic.
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