An example of mutualism is

Which of the following statements regarding species interdependence are true?

$I.$ An Association of two species where one is benefitted and 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 as predation.

$IV.$ A relationship between two species of organisms where both are partners are

benefitted from each other is called symbiosis

Carnivorous animals - lions and leopards, occupy the same niche but lions predate mostly larger animals and leopards take smaller ones. This mechanism of competition is referred to as

Which one of the following population interactions is widely used in medical science for the production of antibiotics?

Small fish get stuck near the bottom of a shark and derives its nutrition from it. This kind of association is called as

Statements

$I.$ Recent studies support competition as suggested in 'Gauses's Competitive Exclusion Principle'

$II.$ Gause's hypothesis says if two species compete for same resources then one will be eliminated by another species

$III.$ More recent studies point out that species facing competition might evolve mechanisms that promote co-existence rather than exclusion

$IV.$ Gause's competitive exclusion principle is effective when resources are in excess

$V.$ Unlimited resources give better opportunity for adaptation

Choose the correct combination of statements