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 0 for neutral interaction. Which of the following interactions can be assigned + for one species and - for another species involved in the interaction?

  • A
    Amensalism
  • B
    Commensalism
  • C
    Competition
  • Correct answer
    D
    Predation

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
+ 0 Commensalism
- 0 Amensalism

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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