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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The interaction between man and a black ant he tramples on is
Options
A mutualism
B predation
C commensalism
D amensalism
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Amensalism is an interaction where one organism is harmed or inhibited, while the other is unaffected. When a man tramples on an ant, the ant is killed (harmed), but the man is completely unaffected by the act.

Hint

Which interaction is (-/0): one is harmed, the other is neutral?

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