Q198 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 1) · Zoology
Which one of the following statements cannot be connected to Predation?
- AIt might lead to extinction of a species
- Correct answerBBoth the interacting species are negatively impacted
- CIt is necessitated by nature to maintain the ecological balance
- DIt helps in maintaining species diversity in a community
Solution
Predation is a type of antagonistic interaction in which the predator is benefited, and the other species is harmed. This maintains ecological balance and the species diversity in the ecosystem.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.