Termites are unable to digest some plant materials (fiber). Termite stomachs contain bacteria that digest the fiber in wood for the termites. In turn, the bacteria are provided with a hospitable environment to carry out their life processes
Answer:
Mutualism
Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship in which two or more than two living organisms live together and benefits each other in the best possible way.
In this scenario, termites provide shelter to the bacteria in their gut and in response bacteria produces enzymes in the gut that breakdown the food and helps in digestion.
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Biology