An association of two species where both the partners derive mutual benefit from each other is known as

Parasitism

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Symbiosis

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Commensalism

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Predation

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Solution

The correct option is B Symbiosis
Symbiosis is a mutually beneficial relationship between individuals of two different species. None of the two is capable of living separately.
Parasitism is a relationship between two species of plants or animals in which one benefits at the expense of the other and may cause harm.
Commensalism is an association between two organisms in which one benefits and the other derives neither benefit nor harm.
Predation is the preying of one animal on another.
Thus, the correct answer is (B).

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Q. Which of the following statements regarding species interdependence are true?
A. An association of two species where one is benefited and other remains unaffected is called mutualism.
B. An interspecific association where both partners derive benefit from each other is called commensalism.
C. A direct food relation between two species of animals in which one animal kills and feeds on another is referred as predation.
D. A relationship between two species of organism where both the partners are benefited from each other is called as symbiosis.

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.

Q. All the relationship between the two organisms or species in which both the partners derive benefit from each other is known as

Mutualism is an interaction where both organisms benefit from each other.

Lichen is usually cited as an example of 'symbiosis' in plants where an algal and a fungal species live together for their mutual benefit. Whcih of the following will happen if algal and fungal partners are seperated from each other?

(a) Both will survive and grow normally and independent from each other.

(b) Both will die

(d) Fungal component will survive while algal partner will die.

Based on your answer how do you justify this association as symbiosis?

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