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Q. With reference to prey and predator relationship, which of the following statements is/are correct?

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
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.

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