The relationship between a remora fish and a shark, where the remora gets a free ride and scraps of food while the shark is unaffected, is an example of:
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Correct answer: Commensalism
Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. The remora gains transportation and food, but the shark experiences no significant effect.
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