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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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B
Amensalism is the interaction between two populations in which one is adversely affected, whereas other is apparently , neither harmed nor benefitted. For example, Penicillium does not allow the growth of Staphylococcus bacterium, by secreting certain chemicals, apperently, without any benefit.
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