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Between which among the following, the relationship is not an example of commensalism?
BiologyOrganisms and PopulationsNEETNEET 2019 (Odisha)
Options:
  • A Orchid and the tree on which it grows
  • B Cattle egret and grazing cattle
  • C Sea anemone and clown fish
  • D Female wasp and fig species
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Female wasp and fig species
Among the given examples, relationship between wasp and fig species does not show commensalism. In this relationship, one species derives the benefit and other neither harmed nor benefitted.
Wasp and fig tree show mutualism. Here fig flower is pollinated by wasp and wasp lays its egg into fruit and leaves them there for development.
Other options show examples of commensalism.

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