A relationship between different species in which one species lives in or on another is

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Symbiosis is a relationship between different species in which at least one species benefits. In this case, one species lives in or on another, and may or may not harm the host organism. Examples of symbiotic relationships include mutualism, where both species benefit, and parasitism, where one species benefits and the other is harmed.

B) Predation is a type of interaction between species where one organism, the predator, kills and eats another organism, the prey. This is not the best choice for the given description as it does not involve living in or on another organism.

C) Coevolution is a process where two or more species evolve and adapt in response to each other over time. This is not the best choice for the given description as it does not describe a specific type of interaction between species.

D) Niche sharing is when two or more species use the same resources in a particular habitat without directly interacting with each other. This is not the best choice for the given description as it does not involve one species living in or on another.

E) Resource partitioning is when different species use different niches or resources to avoid competition. This is not the best choice for the given description as it also does not involve one species living in or on another.

A Relationship Between Different Species in Which One Species Lives