Some biologists have identified symbiotic relationships in which it appears that one organism gains from the relationship while the other organism is unaffected.Although after further research,the researchers find out that both members of the relationship actually benefit.The researchers therefore realize that what they at first thought was an example of
A)mutualism is really an example of commensalism.
B)commensalism is really an example of mutualism.
C)symbiosis is really an example of parasitism.
D)symbiosis is really an example of amensalism.

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The situation described in the question is an example of when a relationship is initially thought to be commensalism (where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected), but it turns out to actually be mutualism (where both organisms benefit). Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Some Biologists Have Identified Symbiotic Relationships in Which It Appears