Concept explainers
Introduction :
The organisms living together in a community interact and effect each other both positively and negatively, is termed as biological interaction. The interactions may involve organisms of either same species or of different species.
Answer to Problem 6STP
Correct answer :
The correct answer is option (B) Competition.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer :
Option ((B) Competition. It is a type of biological interaction where organisms compete with each other for the same
Explanation for incorrect answer :
Option (A) Commensalism. It is defined as the relationship between individuals of two species where one species is benefited while the other species is neither benefited nor harmed. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (C)When the interactions between individuals of different species results in beneficial effects for both the species is termed as mutualism. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (D) Predation. The biological interaction where one organism, the predator, feeds on other organism by killing and eating, is termed as predation. Predator attacks, kills and consumes the prey. So, this is an incorrect answer.
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