In which of these association is much harm done to one of the partners?
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In parasitism, one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of the other (the host), often causing harm. For example, ticks feeding on a dog harm the dog while getting nourishment.
Quick breakdown of the other options:
A. Symbiosis – General term for close relationships; can be mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism.
B. Epiphytism – One plant (like an orchid) grows on another for support without harming it.
C. Commensalism – One benefits, the other is neither helped nor harmed (e.g., barnacles on whales).
E. Mutualism – Both partners benefit (e.g., bees and flowers).
In parasitism, one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of the other (the host), often causing harm. For example, ticks feeding on a dog harm the dog while getting nourishment.
Quick breakdown of the other options:
A. Symbiosis – General term for close relationships; can be mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism.
B. Epiphytism – One plant (like an orchid) grows on another for support without harming it.
C. Commensalism – One benefits, the other is neither helped nor harmed (e.g., barnacles on whales).
E. Mutualism – Both partners benefit (e.g., bees and flowers).