contestada

A species of insect is newly introduced into the United States from the Philippines. This insect becomes established, laying its eggs on the leaves of oak trees. How can a biologist determine if the relationship between the insect and the oak tree is commensalism, mutualism, or parasitism?

Respuesta :

Answer:

D:  

If the insect benefits and the tree neither benefits nor is harmed, the relationship is commensalism.

Answer:

The answer is commensalism.

(full answer: D) If the insect benefits and the tree neither benefits nor is harmed, the relationship is commensalism.)

Explanation:

The insect benefits, but the tree that the insect has made laid it's eggs on is neither harmed nor benefits, that is called commensalism.