An association of two species where both the partners derive mutual benefit from each other is
Parasitism
Symbiosis
Commensalism
Predation
Match the columns :
Column - $I$ | Column - $II$ |
(a) Mutualism | $(i)$ $\quad$ Diapause |
(b) Commensalism | $(ii)$ Hibernation |
(c) Parasitism | $(iii)$ Dormancy |
(d) Predation | $(iv)$ Aestivation |
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
$(a)\quad (b)\quad (c)\quad (d)$