Abird species known as the cattle egret is often found near farms in wet areas. the bird waits, sometimes even perched on a cow's back, until the cow kicks up a frog or fish while it walks. then, the bird strikes and eats the exposed prey. this is an example of what kind of feeding relationship? a. parasitic b. mutualistic c. herbivorous d. detritus

mutualistic

Explanation:

the egeret is dependent on the cow to kick up the frogs or fish

B. Mutualistic

Explanation:

Cattle egret and grazing cattle exhibit close association. Egrets always forage close to the grazing cattle since the cattle stir up the vegetation while moving. This flushes out the insects from the vegetation and egrets feed on them. Without a grazing cattle, egrets find it difficult to locate and catch the insects. Since egrets are benefited from the association, it is mutualism.

step 1: nitrogen fixation- conversion of atmospheric no₂ into forms useful to plants by lightning, bacteria, and cyanobacteria.

step 2: nitrification-process of converting ammonia to nitrite or nitrate.

step 3: assimilation-plant roots absorb new form of nitrogen.

step 4: ammonification-conversion of organic nitrogen to ammonia by bacteria involved in decomposition.

step 5: denitrification-bacteria turns the decomposed matter back into n₂o, which is released into atmosphere; repeat cycle.