State whether the following statements are true or false.
In commensalism one partner derives benefit from the other and adversely affects the benefit of other organism.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Commensalism is an interaction between two species in which one species gets benefited while the other remains unaffected. An orchid growing on the branches of a mango tree and barnacles attached to the body of whales are examples of commensalism.
So, the correct option is 'False'.

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II. An interspecific association where both partners derive benefit from each other is called as commensalism.
III. A direct food relation between two species of animals in which one kills and feeds on another is known as predation.
IV. Neutralism is where neither population affects the other.

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(a) One is benefitted and other unaffected in mutualism
(b) Both partners are benefitted in commensalism
(c) One kills and feeds on another in predation
(d) Both partners are benefitted in symbiosis

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(b) Both partners are benefitted in commensalism.
(c) One kills and feeds on another in predation.
(d) Both partners are benefitted in symbiosis.

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State whether the following statements are true or false.In commensalism one partner derives benefit from the other and adversely affects the benefit of other organism.

State whether the following statements are true or false.
In commensalism one partner derives benefit from the other and adversely affects the benefit of other organism.