Gopher tortoises regularly abandon their burrows and build new ones to accomadate their changing size and food requirements.The eastern indigo snake often makes its home in these abandoned burrows.How would you characterize this relationship and its effect on each member?
A)parasitism: indigo snake +,gopher tortoise -
B)competition: indigo snake -,gopher tortoise -
C)commensalism: indigo snake 0,gopher tortoise +
D)parasitism: indigo snake 0,gopher tortoise -
E)commensalism: indigo snake +,gopher tortoise 0

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In this scenario, the eastern indigo snake benefits from the abandoned burrows of the gopher tortoise without harming the tortoise, which characterizes a commensal relationship. The snake gains shelter (+), while the tortoise is unaffected (0) by this interaction.

Gopher Tortoises Regularly Abandon Their Burrows and Build New Ones