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What is a parasite? Write special adaptations according to their life style.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Parasite**: A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and derives its nutrients at the expense of the host. In this interaction, the parasite benefits while the host is harmed. 2. **Types of Parasites**: Parasites can be classified into two main categories: - **Endoparasites**: These parasites live inside the host's body. Examples include liver flukes and certain types of worms. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-ORGANISMS AND POPULATIONS -REVISION EXERCISES (III. SHORT ANSWER TYPE - I QUESTIONS) (A. QUESTIONS FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATIONS)
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  2. Mention two differences between Autoecology and Synecology.

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  5. What is commensalism and amensalism?

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  6. If a marine fish is placed in a fresh water aquarium, will the fish be...

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  7. Defined parasitism . Give one example.

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  8. Define mimicry or commensalism with an example.

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  9. Explain prey-predator relationship.

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  10. Define biotic community. Give its types.

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  11. Define ecological niche. Give its types.

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  12. Explain why very small animals are rarely found in polar region.

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  13. What is commensalism? Give one example of this population interaction ...

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  14. What is mutalism? Give any two examples of this population interaction...

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  15. What are adaptations? State the adaptations found in desert plants to ...

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  16. What is mutualism? Give three examples

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  17. Define phenotypic adaptation. Give one example.

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  18. What is Brood parasitism ? Give one example of brood parasitism.

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  19. Discuss the categories of organisms on the basis of temperature tolera...

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  20. Define the following terms: (a) Parasitism (b) Aestivation (w.r.t to...

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