Match List - I with List - II (Biotic Interactions)List - I (Biotic…
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Match List - I with List - II (Biotic Interactions)
List - I (Biotic Interactions) | List - II (Effect on Species) |
(A) Amensalism | (III) One species is harmed, other is unaffected |
(B) Mutualism | (IV) Both are benefitted |
(C) Commensalism | (I) One species is benefitted, other is unaffected |
(D) Parasitism | (II) One species is benefitted, other is harmed |
- A.
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
- B.
A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
- C.
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- D.
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
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Correct answer: C
To match the biotic interactions with their effects, analyze each relationship:
Amensalism (A) occurs when one species is harmed while the other remains unaffected, matching effect (III).
Mutualism (B) is a relationship where both species benefit, corresponding to effect (IV).
Commensalism (C) involves one species benefiting while the other is unaffected, matching effect (I).
Parasitism (D) describes a scenario where one species benefits at the expense of the other, corresponding to effect (II).
Therefore, the correct matching is A-III, B-IV, C-I, and D-II.