Question

Pick out the appropriate association representing brood parasitism ______.

• A. Hermit crab and sea anemone
• B. Asian koel and common Indian crow
• C. Algae and fungi
• D. Buffalo and cattle egret

Hint:

Brood parasitism is common in birds like cuckoos and koels, exploiting host species for reproduction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Brood parasitism occurs when one species lays its eggs in the nest of another, which then raises the offspring. The Asian koel lays its eggs in the nest of the common Indian crow, a classic example. Step 2: Hermit crab and sea anemone represent mutualism, algae and fungi form a lichen (mutualism), and buffalo and cattle egret show commensalism.