Organisms and Populations Question 20

20. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

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(a) uricotelism - aquatic habitat

(b) parasitism - intra-specific relationship

(c) excessive perspiration - xeric adaptation

(d) stream lined body - aquatic adaptation

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Answer : d

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(d) The correctly matched pair is streamlined body for aquatic adaptation. Parasitism-inter specific relationship in which one species (parasite) benefits for growth and reproduction and other species (host) harmed. Parasite live on or inside the body of host.