Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following statements about ecological interactions is correct?
A
Predators maintain species diversity by regulating prey populations.
B
All competition between species occurs only when resources are scarce.
C
Commensalism always benefits both interacting species.
D
Mutualistic relationships do not involve any co-evolution between species.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Predators help in maintaining species diversity by regulating prey populations, as seen with the starfish Pisaster, which prevents the extinction of various invertebrate species through predation. Other statements are incorrect based on the provided context.
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