Animal Kingdom Question 488
Question: Crustacean which show commensalism with some coelenterates is:
Options:
A) Cypris
B) Hippa
C) Crab
D) Eupagurus
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The correct answer is indeed option D, Eupagurus.
Eupagurus is a genus of hermit crabs, and some species are known to show commensalism with coelenterates.
In this relationship, the hermit crab uses the coelenterate for protection, while the coelenterate benefits from the mobility of the crab, which can help it access food sources. Hence, option D is correct.
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