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Amensalism is an association between two species where

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  • one species is harmed and other is benefitted
  • one species is harmed and other is unaff
  • one species is benefitted and other is unaffected
  • both the species are harmed
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Amensalism is the interaction between two populations in which one is adversely affected, whereas other is apparently, neither harmed nor benefited. For example, Penicillium does not allow the growth of Staphylococcus bacterium, by secreting certain chemicals, apparently, without any benefit.
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Amensalism occurs when one species benefits while the other suffers in a relationship between two species. In commensalism, one species benefits while the other is unaffected.
The other selections are true because when one species suffers and another benefit, the connection is referred to as parasitism.
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