Organisms And Population Question 70

Question: Small fish get stuck near the bottom of a shark and derives its nutrition from it. This kind of association is called as [BHU 2005]

Options:

A) Symbiosis

B) Commensalism

C) Predation

D) Parasitism

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Commensalism is an association between 2 organisms in which one is benefitted without the other being harmed e.g.- Sucker fish has a hold fast and attached itself underside of shark and thus remains protected and also get food left over when shark is feeding on its prey.