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Assertion :Predation and parasitism are considered to be negative interactions. Reason: Parasites and predators limit the population of their host species.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Predation and parasitism are negative interactions as predator destroys the prey and parasites rob their host's nutrition, causes injury leading to reduction in reproduction. So the correct option is "Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is correct explanation for Assertion"

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