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Which of the following pairs of population interaction and its example is incorrectly matched?

Options

  1. ACommensalism : Cattle egret and grazing cattle
  2. BParasitism : An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch
  3. CMutualism : Mycorrhizae
  4. DBrood parasitism : Cuckoo laying eggs in crow's nest

Correct answer

B. Parasitism : An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch

Step-by-step solution

An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch is an example of commensalism, not parasitism. In this interaction, the orchid gets a place to live (benefit) while the mango tree is neither harmed nor benefited. The other options are correctly matched: - The interaction between cattle egret and grazing cattle is a classic example of commensalism. - Mycorrhizae represents mutualism between fungi and the roots of higher plants. - A cuckoo laying eggs in a crow's nest is an example of brood parasitism. Answer: Para

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