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प्रश्न
Select the statement which explains best parasitism.
पर्याय
One organism is benefited.
Both the organisms are benefited.
One organism is benefited, other is not affected.
One organism is benefited, other is affected.
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उत्तर
One organism is benefited, other is affected.
Explanation:
Parasitism is an interaction between two species in which one species (parasite) derives benefit while the other species (host) is harmed. For example, lice (parasites) on the human body and ticks on dogs represent this interaction, where the parasites receive benefits. On the other hand, these parasites reduce host fitness and harm the human body.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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Statement II: Loss of key species causes serious threat to functioning of ecosystem. Choose the correct alternative with reference to the above statements
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Select the CORRECT match:
| I | II | ||
| i. | Competition | a. | Lichen |
| ii. | Commensalism | b. | Sea anemone and clownfish |
| iii. | Mutualism | c. | Lions and Leopards |
Which population interaction can be represented by'+''-'?
______ interaction is the biological interaction between organisms of same population.
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| Column A | Column B | ||
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| iii. | Cuscuta | c. | Ectoparasites |
| iv. | Plasmodium and humans | d. | Copepods |
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Biological control agent
Give one example for the following type.
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Fill in the blanks
| Species A | Species B | Type of Interaction | Example |
| + | - | ______ | ______ |
| + | + | ______ | ______ |
| + | 0 | Commensalism | ______ |
Observe the set of 4 figures A, B, C and D and, answer the following questions
- Which one of the figures shows mutualism?
- What kind of association is shown in D?
- Name the organisms and the association in C.
- What role is the insect performing in B?
![]() Fig. (A) |
![]() Fig. (B) |
![]() Fig. (C) |
![]() Fig. (D) |
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Statement II - Calotropis produces highly poisonous cardiac glycosides.
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Statement II: In general, carnivores are more adversely affected by competition than herbivores.
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