‘Resource partitioning’ is an important mechanism which promotes
Competitive release
Co-existence
Competitive exclusion
Antibiosis
What is a keystone species
Match the columns :
Column - $I$ | Column -$ II$ |
$(a)$ Predation | $(i)$ Cuscuta and hedge plant |
$(b)$ Commensalism | $(ii)$ Balanus and Chathamalus |
$(c)$ Parasitism | $(iii)$ Cactus and Moth |
$(d)$ Competition | $(iv)$ Orchid and Mango |
An interesting modification of flower shape for insect pollination occurs in some orchids in which a male insect mistakes the pattern on the orchid flower for the female of his species and tries to copulate with it, thereby pollinating the flower. This phenomenon is called
An orchid plant is growing on the branch of mango tree. How do you describe this interaction between the orchid and the mango tree?
In which of the following interactions both partners are adversely affected?