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Amensalism

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Amensalism is an association between two species where:

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One species is harmed and other is benefited.

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One species is harmed and other is unaffected.

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One species is benefited and other is unaffected.

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Both the species are harmed.

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Solution

The correct option is B
One species is harmed and other is unaffected.

Amensalism is any relationship between organisms of different species in which one organism is inhibited or destroyed while the other organism remains unaffected.

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