Question
Biology Question on organisms and populations
Amensalism is an association between two species where
A
one species is harmed and other is benefitted
B
one species is harmed and other is unaff
C
one species is benefitted and other is unaffected
D
both the species are harmed
Answer
one species is harmed and other is unaff
Explanation
Solution
Amensalism is the interaction between two populations in which one is adversely affected, whereas other is apparently, neither harmed nor benefited. For example, Penicillium does not allow the growth of Staphylococcus bacterium, by secreting certain chemicals, apparently, without any benefit.