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Cuckoos (koels) laying eggs in a crow's nest is an example of:

  • A Mutualism
  • B Commensalism
  • C Brood parasitism
  • D Amensalism

Correct answer: C. Brood parasitism

Explanation: Brood parasitism is a special form of parasitism in birds where the parasitic species lays eggs in the host's nest, letting the host incubate and raise its young.

Concept context

How organisms interact with abiotic factors and respond to stress, plus population attributes, growth models, and interspecific interactions such as predation, competition, and mutualism.

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