Question

	I		II
(a)	Mutualism	(1)	Ticks on dogs
(b)	Commensalism	(2)	Balance and Chathamalus
(c)	Parasitism	(3)	Sparrow and any seed
(d)	Competition	(4)	Epiphyte on a mango branch
(e)	Predation	(5)	Ophrys and bees

Match the columns and choose the correct combination

• A. a - 1 , b - 5 , c - 4 , d - 3 , e - 2
• B. a - 2 , b - 1 , c - 5 , d - 4 , e - 3
• C. a - 3, b - 2 , c - 1 , d - 5 , e - 4
• D. a - 5 , b - 4 , c - 1 , d - 2 , e - 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D a - 5 , b - 4 , c - 1 , d - 2 , e - 3

a) Ophrys and bee exhibits mutualism relationship as both of them are benefitted.

b) The interaction presents between the orchid and the mango tree is an example of commensalism.

c) Ticks on dogs is present due to parasitic infections. It is due to the assocaiation known as parasitism.

d) Balanus and chthamalus exhibits competition. Balanus can out-compete Chthamalus by crowding but Chthamalus can occupy higher tide levels than Balanus.

e) Sparrows feeds on any kind of plant seeds leading to seed inviability. This relationship is called predation.