Predation is
A unnatural way of transferring of energy to higher trophic level
A natural way of transferring of energy to higher tropic level
Harmful to the natural balance
All of the above
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
$a.$ Loss of unnecessary sense organs
$b.$ Pressence of adhesive organs
$c.$ Presence of suckers
$d.$ High reproductive capacity
$e.$ Well developed digestive system
Choose correct option w.r.t. parasites
A high density of elephant population in an area can result in
Find odd one out, according to parasitism.
American lakes visiting flamingoes and resident fishes compete for their common food ...$A$... in the lake resources ...$B$... limiting for competition to occur; in interference competition, the feeding efficiency of one species might be ...$C$... due to the interfering and inhibitory presence of the other species, even if resources (food and space) are abundant
Choose the correct option for $A , B$ and $C$