(B) Brood parasitism is a phenomenon in which a parasitic organism lays its eggs in the nest of another species (the host) to let the host incubate an

Name: Exam Paper Generator | JEE NEET Paper Generator | Vedclass
Brand: Vedclass
Rating: 5 (35 reviews)

(B) Brood parasitism is a phenomenon in which a parasitic organism lays its eggs in the nest of another species (the host) to let the host incubate and raise its offspring. This is a classic example of parasitism observed in birds,such as the cuckoo (koel) laying its eggs in the nest of a crow. Therefore,the correct option is $B$.

Class 12 Biology Organisms and Populations Population Interactions

Medium

Brood parasitism is observed in which of the following?

A
Fish
B
Birds
C
Plasmodium
D
Hermit crab

Explore More

Browse All

Question Bank

All Subjects

Class 12 Questions

Class 12

Biology Questions

Chapter

Organisms and Populations

Subtopic

Population Interactions

Choose the incorrect pair.

Medium

View Solution

Competition for food,light,and space is most severe between two:

Medium

View Solution

When pheromones are secreted onto the skin surface,their scent affects . . . . . . .

Medium

View Solution

Match List $I$ with List $II$ :
List $I$ (Interaction) List $II$ (Species $A$ and $B$)
$A$. Mutualism $I$. $+(A), 0(B)$
$B$. Commensalism $II$. $-(A), 0(B)$
$C$. Amensalism $III$. $+(A), -(B)$
$D$. Parasitism $IV$. $+(A), +(B)$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

MediumNEET 2023

View Solution

$A$ cuckoo laying eggs in the nest of other species of birds,is an example of

EasyMHT CET 2015

View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free

For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo

List $I$ (Interaction)	List $II$ (Species $A$ and $B$)
$A$. Mutualism	$I$. $+(A), 0(B)$
$B$. Commensalism	$II$. $-(A), 0(B)$
$C$. Amensalism	$III$. $+(A), -(B)$
$D$. Parasitism	$IV$. $+(A), +(B)$

Brood parasitism is observed in which of the following?

Similar Questions

Choose the incorrect pair.

Competition for food,light,and space is most severe between two:

When pheromones are secreted onto the skin surface,their scent affects . . . . . . .

Match List $I$ with List $II$ :List $I$ (Interaction)List $II$ (Species $A$ and $B$)$A$. Mutualism$I$. $+(A), 0(B)$$B$. Commensalism$II$. $-(A), 0(B)$$C$. Amensalism$III$. $+(A), -(B)$$D$. Parasitism$IV$. $+(A), +(B)$Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

$A$ cuckoo laying eggs in the nest of other species of birds,is an example of

Vedclass Test Series

Exam Paper Generator

Online Exam Module

Match List $I$ with List $II$ :
List $I$ (Interaction) List $II$ (Species $A$ and $B$)
$A$. Mutualism $I$. $+(A), 0(B)$
$B$. Commensalism $II$. $-(A), 0(B)$
$C$. Amensalism $III$. $+(A), -(B)$
$D$. Parasitism $IV$. $+(A), +(B)$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: