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Classification . Answer the questions in reference to the five kinds of species interactions listed below.

Premises:
Lichens and mosses live on the branches of trees and are benefited by being up and out of the shade where they can do more photosynthesis. The tree is unharmed by their presence.
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium carried by a tick. The disease is rarely ever fatal but can persist for long periods of time.
Legumes like beans and peas live in association with bacteria that can fix nitrogen. The nitrogen from the bacteria is shared with the legume and the bacteria receive carbohydrates from the plant.
The Venus fly trap catches insects in its trap which it kills and digests with enzymes.
A wolf and a fox live in the same community. The primary prey for both of them are rabbits.
Responses:
predation
mutualism
competition
commensalism
parasitism

Correct Answer:

Lichens and mosses live on the branches of trees and are benefited by being up and out of the shade where they can do more photosynthesis. The tree is unharmed by their presence.
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium carried by a tick. The disease is rarely ever fatal but can persist for long periods of time.
Legumes like beans and peas live in association with bacteria that can fix nitrogen. The nitrogen from the bacteria is shared with the legume and the bacteria receive carbohydrates from the plant.
The Venus fly trap catches insects in its trap which it kills and digests with enzymes.
A wolf and a fox live in the same community. The primary prey for both of them are rabbits.
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