Question
Highlight the differences between the population interactions given below. Give an example of each.
- Parasitism.
- Amensalism.
- Mutualism.
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Answer
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Parasitism: Only one species benefits.
Example: Cuscuta/Tape worn.
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Amensalism: One species is harmed whereas the other is unaffected.
Example: Penicillium growing on bacterial culture/Trichoderma - biological control agent and plant pathogen.
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Mutualism: Both Species benefit.
Example: lichens.
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