Which of the following is most appropriately defined?

  • A
    Commensalism is a relationship in which one species is benefitted and the other is neither benefitted nor harmed.
  • B
    Parasite is an organism which always lives inside the body of other organism and may kill it.
  • C
    Competition is defined as a process in which the fitness of one species is significantly higher in the presence of another species.
  • D
    Mutualism is a relationship in which one species is benefitted whereas the other is unaffected.

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$III.$ Production of hairs,thorns,spines
$IV.$ Production of hormone-like chemicals that interfere with insect metamorphosis
Select the correct pair.

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$I.$ An association of two species where one is benefited and the other remains unaffected is called mutualism.
$II.$ An interspecific association where both partners derive benefit from each other is called commensalism.
$III.$ $A$ direct food relation between two species of animals in which one animal kills and feeds on another is referred to as predation.
$IV.$ $A$ relationship between two species of organisms where both partners are benefited from each other is called symbiosis.

Identify the correct adaptations of parasites from the following list:
$a.$ Loss of unnecessary sense organs
$b.$ Presence of adhesive organs
$c.$ Presence of suckers
$d.$ High reproductive capacity
$e.$ Well-developed digestive system
Choose the correct option with respect to parasites.

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