MP Board · Class 12 · Biology · Organisms and PopulationsA cuckoo (koel) laying its eggs in the nest of a crow is a classic example of:
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The cuckoo lays eggs in the nest of the crow so the host incubates them. This phenomenon is known as brood parasitism.
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Option : Brood parasitism (Correct Answer)
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Option 1: Ectoparasitism
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Option 2: Competition
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Option 3: Mutualism
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