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5.2 - species interactions
this section focuses on ecological relationships among species, includ
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amensalism occurs when:
both species benefit
one species benefits while the other is harmed
both species are harmed
one species is harmed while the other is unaffected

Explanation:

Amensalism is a type of biological interaction. In amensalism, one organism is harmed while the other is unaffected. For example, some plants release chemicals that inhibit the growth of other plants (allelopathy). This is different from mutualism (both benefit), parasitism (one benefits, one is harmed), and competition (both are harmed).

Answer:

One species is harmed while the other is unaffected.