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Amensalism is an association between two species where

A

one species is harmed and other is benefitted

B

one species is harmed and other is unaffected

C

one species is benefitted and other is unaffected

D

both the species are harmed.

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The correct Answer is:
B
When one species is benefitted and other is harmed, in an association between two species, it is called amensalism. In commensalism one species is benefitted and other is unaffected.
The other options are in correct because While in when one species is harmed and other is banefitted, the relationship is termed as parasitism.
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