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Differentiate between the following interspecific interactions in a population Commensalism and amensalism.

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CommensalismAmmensalism
It is a positive interaction i.e. one or two species are benefited.It is a negative interaction i.e. either one or both the species are harmed.
One species is benefited called Commensal other is unaffected.One species isharmed called Ammensal other is unaffected.
Example: Woody climbers take support of trees.
Jackals follow lion or tiger for food.
Example: Tagetes secrete chemicals toxic to soil nematodes.
Smoother crops do not allow the weeds to grow nearby.

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