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(D) The correct answer is $D$. Parasitism is an interaction between two species in which one species (the parasite) derives benefit while the other sp

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One organism is benefited,other is affected.

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(D) The correct answer is $D$. Parasitism is an interaction between two species in which one species (the parasite) derives benefit while the other species (the host) is harmed.In this interaction,the parasite obtains nourishment and shelter from the host,which directly reduces the host's fitness and causes it harm.For example,ticks and lice on the human body are parasites that benefit by feeding on human blood,while the human host is harmed by this interaction.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(P)$ Lichens	$(i)$ Parasitism
$(Q)$ Abingdon tortoise and goat	$(ii)$ Commensalism
$(R)$ Sea anemone and clown fish	$(iii)$ Competition
$(S)$ Human and liver fluke	$(iv)$ Mutualism

Select the statement which explains best parasitism.

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$(Q)$ Abingdon tortoise and goat $(ii)$ Commensalism
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