The Living World Question 135
Assertion : Intraspecific struggle occurs between the individuals of same species. Reason : Lobster culture in aquarium is an example of interspecific struggle.
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
In intraspecific struggle condition, (Conflict struggle) of individuals occur within the same species.
It is the most severe check of all, as each one’s needs are different.
The artificial “lobster culture” experiments have shown that it is better to release newly hatched larvae into the sea rather than retaining them in aquariums, for they become cannibalistic, eating the weaker ones.
Interspecific competition occurs between the individuals of different species.
Lobster molting is an example of intraspecific struggle.
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