Question

Relation between clownfish and sea anemone
A. Mutualism
B. Commensalism
C. Parasitism
D. Amensalism

Answer 1

Hint: For life, all species need one another. The relationship between clownfish and the marine anemone is the same as the relationship between tigers and golden jackals. The jackal notifies the tiger of a murder and then feeds on the remains of the prey left by the tiger.

Complete answer:
The symbiotic interaction in which both partners benefit is referred to as mutualism. It is the relationship exhibited by the clownfish and sea anemone for instance. The clownfish and a sea anemone pair up, both species require each other to fight for their survival. The clownfish need protection from predators, so it requires sea anemone for protection.

Sea anemone, on the other hand, requires food that is given by clownfish (faeces) to live. The two species derive benefits from each other. Their partnership is thus called a mutualistic relationship. The symbiotic relationship is known as commensalism, in which one species profits, while the other species are not affected. In simple words, one partner profits and no harm is done to the other. The symbiotic relationship in which one species (the parasite) benefits, while the other species (the host) is injured is known as parasitism.

One partner benefits and causes damage to others. Mosquitoes, mistletoe, roundworms, all the viruses, ticks, and protozoa that cause malaria are examples of parasitism. Amensalism is any relationship between organisms of different species in which one of the organisms remains unchanged, while the other organism is inhibited or destroyed.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note: Clownfish and anemonefish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. About twenty-eight species are recognized, one in the genus Premnas, while the remaining are in the genus Amphiprion. In the wild, they all form symbiotic relationships with sea anemones.