NEET2022Botany-Ecology

NEET 2022 Botany Species Interactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

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

Commensalism

B

Competition

C

Predation

D

Amensalism

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In predation, one species benefits (+) by feeding on another species, which is harmed (–), making it a (+, –) interaction.

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