A cokoo laying eggs in the nest of other species of birds is an example of
Ectoparasitism
Endoparasitism
Brood parasitism
Amensalism
‘Resource partitioning’ is an important mechanism which promotes
Fill in the blanks
Species $A $ | Species $B$ |
Type of Interaction | Example |
$+$ | $-$ | $(a)$ | $(b)$ |
$+$ | $+$ | $(a)$ | $(d)$ |
$+$ | $(e)$ |
Commensalism |
$(f)$ |
Define ectoparasite and endoparasite and give suitable examples.
Match Column $- I$ with Column $- II.$
Column $- I$ | Column $- II$ |
(a) Saprophyte | (i) Symbiotic association of fungi with plant roots |
(b) Parasite | (ii) Decomposition of dead organic materials |
(c) Lichens | (iii) Living on living plants or animals |
(d) Mycorrhiza | (iv) Symbiotic association of algae and fungi |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
$(a)\quad (b)\quad (c)\quad (d)$