Question

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

Answer 1

Commensalism	Ammensalism
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.