An ecological relationship between organisms of different species that are in direct contact can best be described as a. taxis b. commensal c. mutualistic d. symbiotic e. parasitic

mutualistic

Explanation:

A mutualistic association involves two organisms of different species (interspecies) where ONE or BOTH derives benefits such as shelter, food nutrients, protection from the other.

Examples of mutualistic relationship are

- commensalism

- symbiosis

observed in bacteria found in the root nodules of legumes, ants and aphids etc

question: which statement best describes the different properties of metals?

answer: they are shiny and bend without breaking.

since metals have certain characteristics properties, they include the following: they are ductile, malleable, shiny, hard, lustrous, flexible and they are good conductor of heat and electricity. so therefore, metals are not dull and they are not non-flexible as listed. instead, they are shiny and flexible.

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