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Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
BiologyOrganisms and PopulationsNEET
Options:
  • A In amensalism one species is harmed and other is benefited.
  • B Commensalism is the interaction in which one species benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited.
  • C The association of cattle egret and grazing cattle is a classic example of commensalism.
  • D Competition occurs when closely related species complete for the same resources.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: In amensalism one species is harmed and other is benefited.
Amensalism is a type of biological association between two organisms where one of the two remains unaffected while the other is adversely affected by the relationship.

Classic example amensalism is displayed between fungus Penicillium and bacteria where Penicillium secretes antibiotic that inhibits the growth of bacteria (adversely affected) and Penicillium remains unaffected.

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