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Question
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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Solution
- Figure ‘A’ shows’ mutualism (plant-animal relationship).
- Figure ‘D’ shows predation (leopard killing deer and eating it)
- Figure ‘C’ shows commensalism (cattle egret and grazing cattle)
- Figure ‘B’ insect is phytophagous that feed on sap of the flower.
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