Match List I with List II: List I (Interacting species) List II (Name of Interaction) A. A Leopard and a Lion in a forest/grassland I. Competition B. A Cuckoo laying egg in a Crow's nest II. Brood parasitism C. Fungi and root of a higher plant in Mycorrhizae III. Mutualism D. A cattle egret and a Cattle in a field IV. Commensalism Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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A Leopard and a Lion in a forest/grassland This is an example of interspecific Competition. The two species fight for similar resources. A Cuckoo laying egg in a Crow's nest This is an example of Brood parasitism. The bird lays egg in the nest of crow. Fungi and root of a higher plant in Mycorrhizae Mutualism is a positive interaction where both the interacting species are benefitted. Mycorrhizae help in better absorption of phosphate and minerals and in turn get shelter in the roots of higher plants. A cattle