Aspecies of insect is newly introduced into the united states from the philippines. this insect becomes established, laying its eggs on the leaves of oak trees. how can a biologist determine if the relationship between the insect and the oak tree is commensalism, mutualism, or parasitism?

The answer is commensalism.

(full D) If the insect benefits and the tree neither benefits nor is harmed, the relationship is commensalism.)

Explanation:

The insect benefits, but the tree that the insect has made laid it's eggs on is neither harmed nor benefits, that is called commensalism.

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