A new kitten is added to a home with an established older cat.The older cat gobbles up the kitten's food in addition to its own food.Which term refers to the behaviour of the older cat?
A) commensalism
B) predation
C) competition
D) parasitism

Question

A new kitten is added to a home with an established older cat.The older cat gobbles up the kitten's food in addition to its own food.Which term refers to the behaviour of the older cat? 
A) commensalism 
B) predation 
C) competition 
D) parasitism

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The older cat is consuming both its own food and the kitten's food, indicating competition for resources. Commensalism refers to a relationship where one organism benefits while the other is not affected, predation involves one organism hunting and killing another for food, and parasitism involves one organism deriving benefits while harming the other organism. None of these terms match the behavior of the older cat consuming the kitten's food.

A New Kitten Is Added to a Home with an Established