In commensalism interspecific relationship

neither species affects the, other

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favourable to both species

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favourable to one but no affect on other

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adverse effect on both species

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Solution

The correct option is C favourable to one but no affect on other
Commensalism is a relationship between two living individuals of different species in which one is benefited while the other is neither harmed nor benefited except to a negligible extent.
So, the correct option is 'favourable to one but no affect on other'

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