Hermit crabs have a soft belly and live in the ocean. To protect themselves, they crawl into discarded snail shells and use them for homes. Which symbiotic relationship describes the association of hermit crabs and snails?

A.commensalism

B.mutualism

C.parasitism

D.competition

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The symbiotic relationship describes the association of hermit crabs and snails is commensalism. It is a relationship between organisms where one receives a benefit or benefits from the other and the other is not affected by it.

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Answer: A) Commensalism

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Hermit crabs have a soft belly and live in the ocean. To protect themselves, they crawl into discarded snail shells and use them for homes. Which symbiotic relationship describes the association of hermit crabs and snails? A.commensalism B.mutualism C.parasitism D.competition

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Hermit crabs have a soft belly and live in the ocean. To protect themselves, they crawl into discarded snail shells and use them for homes. Which symbiotic relationship describes the association of hermit crabs and snails?

A.commensalism

B.mutualism

C.parasitism

D.competition