Problemas
The fuzzy millipedo,Polyxenus fasciculatus, is found in Toxas and is preyed upon by most species of ants. To protect itself against the ants, it ejects fibers from a tuft located at the tall end of its body.The tufts have hooks at the tips and barbs along their length that lock and Interlink with the ant's setoo, small hairs that cover the body of the ant.When an ant attacks, the millipedo flexes its back end toward the ant and wipes the tufts against it. As the ant attempts to remove the tufts, it entangles itself more, becoming Immobilized. What type of symbiotic relationship Is described in the example above? Commensalism Mutualism Parasitism Predation
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Tamara
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Respuesta
The correct answer is 'Parasitism'.
Explicación
## Step 1The problem describes a symbiotic relationship between the fuzzy millipede, Polyxenus fasciculatus, and ants. The millipede uses its tufts to protect itself from the ants, which are its predators. The tufts have hooks and barbs that entangle the ants, immobilizing them.## Step 2We need to identify the type of symbiotic relationship this represents. The options are commensalism, mutualism, parasitism, and predation.## Step 3In commensalism, one organism benefits while the other is unaffected. This is not the case here, as the ants are harmed by the millipede's tufts.## Step 4In mutualism, both organisms benefit from the relationship. This is not the case here, as the ants are harmed by the millipede's tufts.## Step 5In parasitism, one organism benefits at the expense of the other. This is the case here, as the millipede benefits by protecting itself from the ants, while the ants are harmed.## Step 6In predation, one organism kills and consumes another. This is not the case here, as the millipede does not kill the ants.