Amensalism is an association between two species where

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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

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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.

Q. Amensalism is an association between two species where

one species is harmed and other is benefitted

one species is harmed and other is unaff

one species is benefitted and other is unaffected

both the species are harmed

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.