Which Criterion is Most Important in Determining Whether an Ecological

Question

Which criterion is most important in determining whether an ecological relationship is a symbiosis?
A) Whether both parties benefit
B) Whether the parties are from the same kingdom
C) The degree of proximity between the two parties
D) The number of parties in the interaction

Accepted Answer

Symbiosis is defined by the close physical proximity and interaction between two different species, regardless of whether the relationship is beneficial, harmful, or neutral to the parties involved.