Biology - Organisms and Populations Question with Solution | TestHub
Match the Pairs
| Column- I (Type of Interaction) | Column- II (Mechanism involved) |
|---|---|
| A) Competition | I) loss of digestive system |
| B) Prey - predation | II) feeding efficiency of one species is reduced due to interference of other species |
| C) Mutualism | III) Co-evolution in plants and animals |
| D) Endoparasitism | IV) Camouflage for concealment |
Choose the correct option.
Options:
Answer:
Solution:
Competition involves interference competition where the feeding efficiency of one species is reduced due to the interfering and inhibitory presence of another species.
Prey-predation interactions lead to the evolution of defenses in prey, such as camouflage for concealment to avoid being detected by predators.
Mutualism often involves co-evolution, which is prominently seen in plant-animal interactions like pollination, where the evolution of the flower and its pollinator are tightly linked.
Endoparasitism involves extreme adaptations in parasites, such as the loss of unnecessary sense organs and the loss of the digestive system, as they absorb digested food directly from the host.
Thus, the correct matching is A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I.
Answer: A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I
