The great burdock plant’s seeds have spines on them that attach to the fur of animals that brush against it. the seed then travels with the animal until it eventually falls off, which spreads the plant’s seeds farther than the plant could have done. what type of symbiotic relationship is this?
a.
mutualism
b.
commensalism
c.
parasitism
d.
competition

b. Commensalism

Explanation:

Symbiotic relationship can be define as the association of two organisms belonging to different species. The two organisms either receive benefit, harm or not affected at all.

Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which the two organisms live in association. In this interaction one recieves the benefit and other one is not influeneced.

According to given example, great burdock plant is receiving benefit as it's seeds are dispersed which will cause an increase in the population of burdock. But animal which is facilitating the dispersal is unaffected.

Hence, this interaction is an example of commensalism.