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∙ 14y agoThe host is harmed while the parasite benefits.
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∙ 14y agoThe host is harmed while the parasite benefits.
The host is harmed while the parasite benefits.
A parasitic relationship is one in which one organism benefits at the expense of another organism, known as the host. The parasite derives nutrients and shelter from the host while causing harm or negative effects to the host. Examples include ticks feeding on mammals' blood or mistletoe plants obtaining nutrients from tree hosts.
Yes, a parasitic relationship is beneficial to the parasite but not to the host. The host usually suffers because of the parasite
A symbiotic organism can benefit or be harmed in a relationship depending on the nature of the interaction. For example, in a mutualistic relationship, both organisms benefit, while in a parasitic relationship, one organism benefits at the expense of the other.
One species benefits and other is harmed
a parasitic relationship
it is parasitic because, the mistletoe is benefitted while the oak tree is harmed
A parasitic one. The host is harmed, the invader benefits.
No, a symbiotic relationship refers to a close and long-term interaction between two different species. In a parasitic relationship, one organism benefits at the expense of the other.
parasitism
In parasitic relationships, one organism benefits at the expense of another. The parasite benefits by deriving nutrients or resources from the host, often leading to harm or negative effects on the host. Parasites have evolved various strategies to exploit hosts for survival, such as feeding on host tissues or fluids, while the host may exhibit defensive mechanisms to limit the parasite's impact.