Refer to the given table that summarizes the interactions between two organisms (organism $1$ and organism $2$). Identify the types of interaction ($A, B$,and $C$) and select the correct answer.
Effects on Organism $1$Effects on Organism $2$ (Benefit,Harm,No Effect)
BenefitMutualism,Predation,$B$
Harm$A$,Competition,Amensalism
No EffectCommensalism,$C$,$-$

$(i)$ $A$ can be either predation or parasitism.
$(ii)$ $B$ can be either commensalism or amensalism.
$(iii)$ $C$ can be amensalism.
$(iv)$ $A$ can be amensalism.

  • A
    $(i)$ and $(ii)$
  • B
    $(ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • C
    $(iii)$ and $(iv)$
  • D
    $(i)$ and $(iii)$

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