Q.59 Observe the set of 4 figures A, B, C, and D and answer the following questions.

I. Which one of the figures shows mutualism?
II. What kind of association is shown in D?
III. Name the organisms and the association in C.
IV. What role is the insect performing in B?

                 


Ans. I. Figure A shows a pollinator (bee) on a flower. The association between pollinator insect and plant is termed as mutualism.
II.Predation.
III. Egrets and grazing cattle is a good example of commensalism.
IV. Scavenging- The insect is playing the role of a scavenger.