Question
- Distinguish between parasitism and predation, with an example of each.
- Name two groups of animals, that are regulaters.
- When does the growth curve assume of J shape?
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Answer
| Parasitism | Predation | ||
| 1 | It is the interspecific interaction, where one species (called parasite) takes food and shelter from another living organisms (host) and damage the lost in due course of time. | 1 | It is the interspecific interaction in which a larger animal (predator) kills and consumes a smaller animal (prey) as food. |
| 2 | The organism harmed is larger. | 2 | The animal harmed is smaller. |
| 3 | Parasite does not kill and consume the host. | 3 | Predator kills and consumes the host. |
- Birds and mammals.
- The growth curve assumes J shape, when the resources are not limiting.
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