Question

Match the above and choose the correct combination from the options given below.

• 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
• E. A- 1, B- 2, C- 3, D- 4, E- 5.

Answer 1

The correct option is D A- 5, B- 4, C- 1, D- 2, E- 3

• Mutualism is a mutually beneficial interaction between organisms of two different species with none of the two capable of living separately. For example, Orchid Ophrys and bee pollinators.
• In commensalism, one species is benefited without the other being harmed. For example, epiphytes like mosses, ferns, orchids, etc., perched on other plants for space only to grow.
  
• In parasitism, one organism called parasite obtains nourishment from another organism called as host. For Example, ticks are ectoparasites on dogs.
• Competition is fighting between organisms for obtaining the same resource. For example, Balanus nearly excludes smaller barnacle Chthamalus from the intertidal area. When the Balanus population is reduced or eliminated, Chthamalus begins to flourish.
  
• In predation, one organism called predator that captures and eats another organism called prey. Predators are generally carnivorous animals but some herbivorous which destroy whole plants/ seeds are also called as predators. For example, birds like sparrow feeding on seeds.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.