The sea slug Elysia chlorotica absorbs chloroplasts from the algae Vaucheria litorea as it digests the algae.This is an example of which of the following?

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This is an example of predation because the sea slug is digesting the algae, which is its prey. The absorption of chloroplasts from the algae is an additional benefit for the sea slug, but it does not change the fact that it is preying on the algae. Mutualism, commensalism, and competition do not accurately describe this relationship, while parasitism involves a different type of interaction where one organism benefits while the other is harmed.

The Sea Slug Elysia Chlorotica Absorbs Chloroplasts from the Algae