Hermit crabs use old seashells for shelter and protection. some species of fish also use abandoned seashells as a place to hide from predators. which of the following statements is true? a. hermit crabs and fish that hide in shells cooperate with each other for food.
b. hermit crabs and fish that hide in shells compete with each other for shelter.
c. hermit crabs and fish that hide in shells compete with each other for food.
d. hermit crabs and fish that hide in shells cooperate with each other for shelter.

B. Hermit crabs and fish that hide in shells compete with each other for shelter.

Explanation:

Hermit Crabs hides from their predator by hiding in old seashells (e.g those of gastropods) for protection and/or shelter. This is a form of camouflage exhibited by hermit crabs for survival. Now, if peradventure some species also uses the same mechanism for adaptation and survival, vigorous competition will sets in between hermit crabs and those species because the availability of empty shells ata ny given place depends on the relative abundance of gastropods which is crucial for the survival of both organisms from their predators. Sometimes, they may even have to fight or kill a competitor in order to gain access to the shell that favors them.

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