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Topic: Population interactions: mutualism, competition, predation, parasitism· Ecology and Environment

Which one of the following statements cannot be connected to Predation ?

1. It is necessitated by nature to maintain the ecological balance

2. It helps in maintaining species diversity in a community

3. It might lead to extinction of a species

4. Both the interacting species are negatively impacted

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Answer: 4. Both the interacting species are negatively impacted

In predation, one species (predator) benefits (+) and the other (prey) is harmed (-). It is not a case where both species are harmed.

Predation keeps ecological balance, maintains species diversity (for example by controlling a dominant competitor) and can cause extinction of prey. Both being negatively affected describes competition.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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