Is parasitism a form of symbiosis?

Answer 1

Yes.

Symbiosis by definition is the ecological relationship between organisms of two different species that live together. Parasitism, despite one being a parasite and another being a harmed host, still fits in with the definition of symbiosis.

Answer 2

Yes, parasitism is a form of symbiosis where one organism (parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (host).

Answer 3

Because symbiosis is dealing with two or more species.

Answer 4

Symbiosis is the idea that animals rely on each other to exist, like in mutualism generally both animals benifit in a symbiotic relationship.

Answer 5

Mutualism is and example of symbiosis because it is when both organisms benefit from having some relationship.