Q199 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 1) · Zoology
While explaining interspecific interaction of population, sign is assigned for beneficial interaction, sign is assigned for detrimental interaction and for neutral interaction. Which of the following interactions can be assigned for one species and for another species involved in the interaction?
- AAmensalism
- BCommensalism
- CCompetition
- Correct answerDPredation
Solution
In predation and parasitism type of interactions only one species benefits and the other species is harmed.
| Species A | Species B | Name of interaction |
| Mutualism | ||
| Competition | ||
| Predation | ||
| Parasitism | ||
| Commensalism | ||
| Amensalism |
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.