Amensalism can be represented as:

Options

A. Species A (+), Species B (+)
B. Species A (–), Species B (–)
C. Species A (+), Species B (0)
D. Species A (–), Species B (0)

Answer

D

Explanation

• Amensalism is an interaction between two organisms of different species in which one species inhibits the growth of other species by secreting certain chemicals. In Amensalism one species is harmed (–) whereas the other is unaffected (0)
• (+) : (0) interaction is observed in commensalisms
• (+) : (+) interaction is observed in mutualism.
• (–) : (–) interaction is seen in competition