Match List I with List II.
| List I (Interacting species) |
List II (Name of interaction) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | A Leopard and a Lion in a forest/grassland | (I) | Competition |
| (B) | A Cuckoo laying egg in a Crow's nest | (II) | Brood parasitism |
| (C) | Fungi and root of a higher plant in Mycorrhizae | (III) | Mutualism |
| (D) | A cattle egret and a Cattle in a field | (IV) | Commensalism |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- AA-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
- BA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- CA-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- DA-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
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Correct answer: D
- A leopard and a lion in a forest/grassland (A) : These two species are predators that hunt in the same environment and likely compete for the same prey. This is an example of competition (I).
- A cuckoo laying an egg in a crow's nest (B) : The cuckoo is known for laying its eggs in the nests of other birds, such as crows. The crow then raises the cuckoo's young, often at the expense of its own offspring. This is a form of brood parasitism (II).
- Fungi and the root of a higher plant in mycorrhizae (C) : Mycorrhizae are symbiotic relationships between fungi and plant roots, in which the fungi help the plant absorb water and nutrients from the soil, while the plant provides the fungi with carbohydrates. This is an example of mutualism (III).
- A cattle egret and a cattle in a field (D) : Cattle egrets are often seen near cattle, feeding on the insects that the cattle stir up as they move and graze. The egret benefits from this interaction (by getting easy access to food), while the cattle are unaffected. This is an example of commensalism (IV).
Given this information, the correct match is :
Option D :
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
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