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प्रश्न
Competition and Mutualism.
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उत्तर
| Competition | Mutualism |
| Competition is a rivalry between two individuals which required a source that is in short supply. | Mutualism is an interaction between two species in which both are benefited |
| One is benefited and other is harm | Both are benefited |
| Example -competition of food between carnivores | Example-Lichens |
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| + | - | ______ | ______ |
| + | + | ______ | ______ |
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- What kind of association is shown in D?
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