The ecological interaction where one species benefits and other is neither harmed nor benefited is called .
A
mutualism
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B
commensalism
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C
parasitism
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D
predation
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Solution
The correct option is B commensalism ∙ Commensalism is the interaction in which one species benefits and other is neither harmed nor benefited.
Example: Orchid growing on a tree.
∙ Parasitism is the type of interaction between two organisms where one organism called parasite ensures free lodging and food from its host organism.
Example: Malarial parasites.
∙ Predation is the type of interaction between two organisms where one organism (predator) benefits and other (prey) is harmed.
Example: Tiger (predator) and deer (prey).
∙ Mutualism is the type of interaction between two organisms where both organisms benefit from each other.
Example: Lichens (relationship between fungus and algae)