Some argue that any members of the microbiota that take up space on our body surfaces and do no harm to us are actually providing us a service because they prevent the colonization of harmful species. From this point of view, the relationship between the skin microbiota and their human host is:
A)mutualism.
B)an antagonistic relationship.
C)commensalism.
D)predation.

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Mutualism describes a relationship where both parties benefit. In this case, the skin microbiota benefit from living on the human body, and the human benefits from the prevention of harmful species colonization.

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