parasitism saprophytism mutualism commensalism
I am hesitating between 4 options to answer the following question, which option should I choose?
Question: Certain trees, such as the dogwood, can be inhabited by a fungus that damages their leaves. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the tree and the fungus?
Possibilities:
- parasitism
- saprophytism
- mutualism
- commensalism

parasitism