Pilot fish and sharks have a relationship where the pilot fish eats bits of food that the shark drops or leaves behind. The shark is unaffected by the pilot fish behavior. Which of the following best roles describes the pilot fish?

A. predator
B. herbivore
C. scavenger
D. parasite


Answer: C. scavenger

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