Q. With reference to prey and predator relationship, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Predators help in maintaining species diversity in a community by reducing the intensity of competition among competing prey species.
Statement 2 is correct: The Monarch butterfly is highly distasteful to its predator (bird) because of a special chemical present in its body. Interestingly, the butterfly acquires this chemical during its caterpillar stage by feeding on a poisonous weed.