JAMB Biology 2008 Objective — Question 32
Question 32 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following is an example of parasitism?
- A. Mistletoe growing on an orange treeCorrect
- B. Fungi growing on a dead tree branch
- C. Cattle egrets taking ticks from the body of cattle
- D. A squirrel living in an abandoned nest of a bird
Explanation
Mistletoe growing on an orange tree is an example of parasitism. Fungi growing on a dead tree branch is saprophytism. Cattle egrets taking ticks from cattle is mutualism. A squirrel living in an abandoned bird's nest is commensalism.
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