GATE ME 2021 Set 1 — Question 6
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Oxpeckers and rhinos manifest a symbiotic relationship in the wild. The oxpeckers warn the rhinos about approaching poachers, thus possibly saving the lives of the rhinos. Oxpeckers also feed on the parasitic ticks found on rhinos.In the symbiotic relationship described above, the primary benefits for oxpeckers and rhinos respectively are,
Correct answer
(C) Oxpeckers get a food source, rhinos may be saved from the poachers.
Solution
Based on the passage:
- Oxpeckers feed on ticks Benefit: food source.
- Oxpeckers warn rhinos about poachers Benefit: safety from poachers.
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