The symbols +, -, and o are to be used to show the results of interactions between individuals and groups of individuals in the examples that follow. The symbol + denotes a positive interaction, - denotes a negative interaction, and o denotes where individuals are not affected by interacting. The first symbol refers to the first organism mentioned.
-What interactions exist between the cattle egret and grazing cattle?
A) +/+
B) +/o
C) +/-
D) o/o
E) -/-

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Cattle egrets benefit by eating insects stirred up by grazing cattle, but the cattle are not significantly affected by the presence of the egrets. This is a commensal relationship, represented as +/o.

The Symbols +, -, and O Are to Be Used