Parasitism & Host-Parasite Relationships — NEET Biology
🔥 Predicted for NEET 2027Parasitism: Considering that the parasitic mode of life ensures free lodging and meals, it is not surprising that parasitism has
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[NEET 2024] Given below are two statements: Statement I: Gause’s ‘Competitive Exclusion Principle’ states that two closely related species competing for the same resources cannot co-exist indefinitely and competitively inferior one will be eliminated eventually. Statement II: In general, carnivores are more adversely affected by competition than herbivores. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct answer: C — Statement I is correct Statement II is false
Statement I is a direct quote from Gause’s principle based on experimental studies. Statement II is incorrect. The NCERT clearly mentions that "competition is generally more severe among herbivores".
What does NCERT say about Parasitism Considering that parasitic?
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