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Biotic Interaction

Environment · जैविक अंतःक्रिया

📋Quick Overview

Key facts about Biotic Interaction for RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and other competitive exams. These are frequently asked in the GK section and mastering them ensures easy marks.

Mutualism — Both benefit — +/+ e.g., bee & flower

Commensalism — One benefits, other unaffected — +/0 e.g., barnacle on whale

📖Biotic Interaction

NameDetailKey Fact
MutualismBoth benefit+/+ e.g., bee & flower
CommensalismOne benefits, other unaffected+/0 e.g., barnacle on whale
ParasitismOne benefits, other harmed+/- e.g., tapeworm in human
PredationPredator kills prey+/- e.g., lion eating deer
CompetitionBoth harmed-/- e.g., two plants for sunlight
AmensalismOne harmed, other unaffected-/0 e.g., large tree shading small plant
SymbiosisClose long-term interactionIncludes mutualism, commensalism, parasitism

📝Key Points

  • Mutualism: Both benefit: +/+ e.g., bee & flower
  • Commensalism: One benefits, other unaffected: +/0 e.g., barnacle on whale
  • Parasitism: One benefits, other harmed: +/- e.g., tapeworm in human
  • Predation: Predator kills prey: +/- e.g., lion eating deer
  • Competition: Both harmed: -/- e.g., two plants for sunlight
  • Amensalism: One harmed, other unaffected: -/0 e.g., large tree shading small plant

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