Match List I with List II:
List I (Interaction) List II (Species A and B)
A. Mutualism I. +(A), 0(B)
B. Commensalism II. -(A), 0(B)
C. Amensalism III. +(A), -(B)
D. Parasitism IV. +(A), +(B)
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Match List I with List II:

List I (Interaction)	List II (Species A and B)
A. Mutualism	I. +(A), 0(B)
B. Commensalism	II. -(A), 0(B)
C. Amensalism	III. +(A), -(B)
D. Parasitism	IV. +(A), +(B)

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Mutualism It is beneficial interaction. Both species are benefitted and is given as + and +. Example is mycorrhizae and higher plants. Commensalism This is an interaction where one species is benefitted (+) and other is neutral. Example is epiphytes growing on tree branches. Amensalism This is an interaction where one species is harmed (-) and other is neutral. Example is fungus like Penicillium and bacteria. Parasitism This is a negative interaction. One species (the parasite) is benefitted and the host is harmed.

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Mutualism	It is beneficial interaction. Both species are benefitted and is given as + and +. Example is mycorrhizae and higher plants.
Commensalism	This is an interaction where one species is benefitted (+) and other is neutral. Example is epiphytes growing on tree branches.
Amensalism	This is an interaction where one species is harmed (-) and other is neutral. Example is fungus like Penicillium and bacteria.
Parasitism	This is a negative interaction. One species (the parasite) is benefitted and the host is harmed.