GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mutualism occurs when both species benefit from the interaction. Crocodiles have a mutualistic relationship with plover birds. Plover birds will eat leftover food from between the crocodile’s teeth, giving the bird a free meal and the crocodile a trip to the dentist.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Egyptian Plover bird recognizes this invitation, and if one is nearby it will fly into the mouth of the crocodile, eat the food stuck in its teeth, and fly away. The plover gets a meal and the crocodile gets a valuable tooth cleaning: they both benefit.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two creatures grow up together as brothers-Crocodile learns to sing and tries to fly, while his brother, Bird, learns to float in the sea and bask in the sun. The pair’s friendship changes when they are carried by the river to a lake and meet with a host of other crocodiles and birds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Largest of all crocodilian species, the saltwater crocodile is also the largest reptile in the world. The species inhabits a few coastal regions in India including Odisha, West Bengal, and the Indian Islands.