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(A) The relationship between the $Ophrys$ orchid and the male bee is an example of sexual deceit,which is a form of mutualism.In this interaction,one

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(A) The relationship between the $Ophrys$ orchid and the male bee is an example of sexual deceit,which is a form of mutualism.In this interaction,one petal of the $Ophrys$ orchid bears an uncanny resemblance to the female of the bee in size,color,and markings.The male bee is attracted to what it perceives as a female,'pseudocopulates' with the flower,and during this process,pollen grains are dusted onto the bee's body.When the same bee pseudocopulates with another flower,it transfers the pollen to it,thus facilitating pollination.Since the orchid benefits from pollination and the bee is not harmed (though it is deceived),this is a specialized form of mutualism where the orchid has evolved to ensure pollination by a specific species.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(P)$ Lichens	$(i)$ Parasitism
$(Q)$ Abingdon tortoise and goat	$(ii)$ Commensalism
$(R)$ Sea anemone and clown fish	$(iii)$ Competition
$(S)$ Human and liver fluke	$(iv)$ Mutualism

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Match the Column-$I$ and Column-$II$:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(P)$ Lichens $(i)$ Parasitism
$(Q)$ Abingdon tortoise and goat $(ii)$ Commensalism
$(R)$ Sea anemone and clown fish $(iii)$ Competition
$(S)$ Human and liver fluke $(iv)$ Mutualism

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