Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
Imagine a diagram depicting the interaction between a starfish and various invertebrate species in a rocky intertidal community. Which ecological role does the starfish primarily fulfill in this community?
A
Predator controlling prey population
B
Mutualist aiding seed dispersal
C
Commensal benefiting from the ecosystem
D
Competitor reducing species diversity
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The starfish Pisaster acts as a predator that regulates prey populations and maintains species diversity by reducing competition among prey species, as illustrated by the removal experiment leading to extinction of invertebrates.
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