Question

In commensalism
(a) population of commensal and host remains
unaffected
(b) population of commensal may increase
while that of host remains unaffected
(c) population of both commensal and host
increases
(d) population of commensal increases while
the population of host gradually decreases

Answer 1

In commensalism population of commensal may increase while that of the host remains unaffected.

Option (b).

Explanation:

• Commensalism is a long-term biological relationship in which one species members are benefiting, while other species members are not benefiting or harmful.

• In other terms, one gains, but the other does not benefit or hurt.

• The example of commercialism is when the nurse plants are considered as a large plant that gives strength and seedlings from the weather and herbivores, also it provides the chance to grow.

• Therefore, we conclude that option B is the correct answer.

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