Question
Give one example for each
a. Mutualism
b. Interspecific competition

Answer

a. Lichen is composed of alga (cyanobacteria) and fungus. They cannot survive independently. Their association is mutualistic alga synthesises food by photosynthesis and fungus does the absorption of moisture.

b. Leopard and lion competing for a same prey. Sheep and cow competing for grazing in the same land.

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