Commensalism

Q.

Explain symbiotic relationship?

Q.

Match the Column I with the Column II and choose the correct option.

1. e
2. f
3. h
4. g

Q.

Association between sea anemone and clownfish is that of:

1. Symbiosis

2. Parasitism

3. Commensalism

4. Amensalism

Q.

The interaction between sea anemone that has stinging tentacles and the clownfish that lives among them is:

1. mutualism

2. commensalism

3. competition

4. amensalism

Q.

Which of the following statements regarding species interdependence are true?
I. An association of two species where one is benefitted and the other remains unaffected is called mutualism
II. An interspecific association where both partners derive benefit from each other is called as commensalism.
III. A direct food relation between two species of animals in which one kills and feeds on another is known as predation.
IV. Neutralism is where neither population affects the other.

1. III and IV only
2. I and III only
3. II and III only
4. II and IV only
5. I and II only

Q. A sedentary sea anemone gets attached to the shell lining of hermit crab. The association is :

1. Ectoparasitism
2. Symbiosis
3. Commensalism
4. Amensalism

Q.

Can mutualism metamorphose to parasitism?

Q.

Association between an orchid growing on a mango tree is that of

1. Parasitism

2. Commensalism

3. Mutualism

4. Amensalism

Q. ___is the type of interaction which benefits one of the organism and does not harm the other.

Q. In an aqueous environment, microscopic animals and plants are collectively known as

1. Herbivores
2. Fauna and flora
3. Planktons
4. Symbionts