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Download Solution PDFIn which type of interaction between two species, where one species is harmed and the other is unaffected?
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Download Solution PDFCorrect Answer Amensalism
Key PointsConcept:
- Members of different populations (species) often interact with each other, in various ways in their environment.
Their interactions are based on three factors:-
- Nature of food and mode of obtaining it.
- Kind of space needed as a shelter.
- Habits such as aggregation, breeding, etc.
These interactions may be Positive, Negative, or Neutral.
- Positive interaction: Both species are benefited. For example- Mutualism, Protocooperation.
- Negative interaction: One species is harmed. For example- Ammensalism, Parasitism, and predation.
- Neutral interaction: Neither species benefits nor suffers. For example- Lactobacillus and Streptococcus.
Explanation:
Amensalism - It is a relationship between two different species of organisms, one of which is interrupted or destroyed and the other remains unaffected.
- Penicillin killing bacteria is an example of amensalism
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