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Define stenohaline species.

Explanation

Stenohaline species are those species which show a narrow range of salinity tolerance.

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What is the interaction between two species called?

Explanation

Interaction between two species is called interspecific interaction. These could be beneficial, detrimental or neutral to one of the species or both.

26

What is commensalism?

Explanation

Commensalism is an interaction where one species is benefitted and the other is unaffected. e.g., an orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch.

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Name the association in which one species produces poisonous substance or a change in environmental conditions that is harmful to another species.

Explanation

Parasitism is the association in which one species produces poisonous substance or a change in environmental conditions that is harmful to another species. Examples are protozoans such as Amoeba and Plasmodium vivax that lives in human body and cause diseases.

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What is mycorrhiza?

Explanation

Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between a fungus and the root of higher plants like conifers i.e., Pinus and leguminous plants.