Which of the following is a type of interaction in which both species are harmed?

• A. Predation
• B. Competition
• C. Commensalism
• D. Mutualism

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the definitions of the terms provided in the question: Predation, Competition, Commensalism, and Mutualism.
2. Predation is an interaction where one species benefits (the predator) by consuming another species (the prey), which is harmed.
3. Competition is an interaction where both species are harmed because they are vying for the same limited resources, such as food, space, or mates.
4. Commensalism is an interaction where one species benefits while the other is neither harmed nor helped.
5. Mutualism is an interaction where both species benefit from the relationship, such as pollinators and flowering plants.