Question

Consider the following statements.
$1$. In predation, one organism kills other and benefits itself.
$2$. In parasitism, one species inhibits the other and benefits itself.
$3$. In amensalism, one species harms the other and benefits itself.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

• A. $1$ only
• B. $1$ and $2$
• C. $2$ and $3$
• D. $1,2$ and $3$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$1$ and $2$

Biotic interactions are the various mechanisms in which organisms interact with each other.

Types of Biotic interactions

Mutualism - Both species benefit.

Commensalism - One species benefits, other is unaffected.

Competition - Both species are harmed by the interaction.

Predation and Parasitism - One species benefits and other is harmed.

Amensalism - One is inhibited or destroyed and the other is unaffected.