Clownfish have evolved to live safely between the stinging tentacles of certain sea anemones.The fish receives protection from predators,whereas the anemone receives some food from the fish.This relationship is an example of
A) nutritional mutualism.
B) consumer interaction.
C) competitive limitation.
D) behavioral mutualism.

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The relationship between clownfish and sea anemones is an example of behavioral mutualism because the fish receive protection, whereas the anemone receives food from the fish. The behavior of the clownfish (living in the anemone's tentacles) benefits both species.

Clownfish Have Evolved to Live Safely Between the Stinging Tentacles