Q15(v)]
Assertion: The Niche overlap of Remora and Shark is a symbiotic relationship.
Reason: Niche overlap indicates sharing of one or more resources between the two species.
a. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
b. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c. Assertion is true but reason is false.
d. Both assertion and reason are false.
Dear student,
Remora fish would attach themselves to a shark and use it as a mode of transportation, eating all of the shark's remaining food. As a result, the Remora fish benefits, while the shark suffers no consequences. As a result, it is Commensalism.
Therefore, the correct option is c. Assertion is true but reason is false.
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Remora fish would attach themselves to a shark and use it as a mode of transportation, eating all of the shark's remaining food. As a result, the Remora fish benefits, while the shark suffers no consequences. As a result, it is Commensalism.
Therefore, the correct option is c. Assertion is true but reason is false.
Regards